I’d long been of the mind that if you want to make a change in your life, there is no time like the present and no need to wait until the New Year. So, me and resolutions had never been a thing. But then three years ago, I succumbed to the resolution-making pressure. Under the… Continue reading
My dad is not one for gifts. He prefers to show his love in other ways like making you the bright pink mini-tanker you asked for or taking you to his secret standup paddle spot. But little does he know, he gave me the greatest gift this Christmas–perspective. Over the phone on Christmas Day, after… Continue reading
“Sometimes it is the wonderful life, the life of abundant friends and extended family and true love, that makes you want to run screaming for the hills.” (Ann Patchet, “Do Not Disturb,” This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage) Aw, the holidays. There is nothing like endless Christmas parties, infinite gifts that need to… Continue reading
Two years ago today, my husband and I packed our little hybrid hatchback in our-then home of Austin, Texas, and headed West in search of adventure, dreams and a lifestyle Texas couldn’t offer. Our destination, California. Little did we know, after six whirlwind weeks later we would be back in ATX packing up our bags… Continue reading
If you’re anything like me (neurotic?), you have a whole list of things you’d like to do and try — everything from checking out a recommended wine shop in West Hollywood to road tripping to Joshua Tree National Park. But, when an opportunity to do one of these many things – ie. free time –… Continue reading
In an email exchange with my husband, Matt, this week I had a revelation about something in our relationship that can, at times, cause some friction: When tired, Matt’s default is toward resting and mine toward action. For example, Saturday morning after a very long week: Matt is laying on the couch, in his sweats,… Continue reading