Dear Popkin Tavern- You’re closing and that means our eight year relationship ends this Saturday. I would be lying if I tried to pretend that I wasn’t sad about it. Don’t get me wrong, there are a bunch of fabulous restaurants in my neighborhood. I love each in its own right, but you – you …
I’ve got a confession to make. I’m a voyeur. Of kindness. A kindness voyeur. I’ve been a huge fan of the work featured over on Patience Salgado’s blog for some time now. I’ve read all about kindness missions and guerilla goodness. I’ve probably even re-tweeted some of the awesome-ness, but I’ve always just looked, until …
This past weekend, as I looked at my ever-growing list of things to do, I began to slip into overwhelm. You know, that feeling that you must do all the things, RIGHT NOW! My face scrunched up and my shoulders tensed and for a few minutes, I fell down the rabbit hole of there is …
Last January I set a goal that I would sell 100 books in 2013. It didn’t happen.
Ever have one of those days where you feel like brussels sprouts? Let me explain. Brussels sprouts are these amazing little balls of awesome-ness. Beautiful bright green and full of nutrients and vitamins and goodness. Layer upon layer of petite cabbage delicious-ness. Despite all that (and the best efforts of foodies everywhere), they still …
I published my first book at the very end of 2012, so 2013 was my first full year as a published author. It’s been and continues to be quite a journey. Like any new venture there have been high highs and low lows (pretty sure I’m stealing that high/low phrase from Neil Pasricha’s TED talk, …
Resolve to occasionally eat chocolate for breakfast if you want to. Or bacon. Or chocolate covered bacon. Resolve to do that thing you’ve been thinking about but just aren’t sure what everyone would think. You know the one: that haircut with the choppy bangs, that guy (or gal) who’s not like anyone you’ve ever dated, …
Talk about a holiday with some pressure on it. One night to usher out the old and in the new. One night to set the tone for the year. New Years, in all its pomp and circumstance can be tough to navigate especially if you’re newly coupled or single. Here are a few thoughts on …
Looking for something other than a bottle of wine to take as a thank you to the host of that upcoming holiday party or New Years Eve dinner? Here are five ways to mix it up a little this season (and they won’t break the bank either):
There’s a lot of pressure to be full of holiday cheer this time of year. So what should you do if you’re just . . . not? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. All those things that are supposed to make the holiday season warm and cozy and wonderful are the exact same things that can make it …
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