I notice that my television screen is full of white people. I notice that in TV shows, there is only one black person, playing the token black role. I notice that Schitt’s Creek, acclaimed for being diverse and forward-thinking in regards to sexuality, fails to do anything for colored people. There is one black person … Continue reading As a White Woman, This is What I Notice
Camped out at the makeshift, work-from-home desk! My son’s daycare has been closed for the past ten weeks. My husband and I are both considered “essential workers.” Yes, it’s been quite the at-home adventure. In general, I feel very confused about the unfairness in which life sits. In the process of social distancing, some parents … Continue reading Ten Weeks of Togetherness
Maybe you feel overwhelmed, stressed, and like your very soul is fighting its own existence. It’s a tough spot to be in and it feels like being caught in a mental web of overwhelm. I found myself feeling this way and was in a constant thought process of, “this is wrong, this isn’t right, why … Continue reading A Shift in Perspective
As an introvert I feel like I have the upper hand with the stay-at-home order. I mean, isn’t this what I usually do anyway? (Answer: yes, and no). But no matter how frequently I have stayed home in the past I think we can all agree that staying home now is different: it’s an order, … Continue reading Staying at Home, Gratefully
Hi, friends 🙂 How are you doing? We find ourselves in a unique time. The coronavirus has changed many, many things about life as we know it. My hope is that this too shall pass, but when that will be remains a mystery. It was indicated that 2020 would be the year of “clear vision” … Continue reading Amidst Abrupt Change
I had not considered February 29th to be anything more than an awkward (and totally cool) day for a birthday until a promotional email suggested otherwise. The email suggested that February 29th should be considered a “bonus day” to take advantage of and do the things that make you feel alive and connected with those … Continue reading An Extra Day of Life
By Wednesday afternoon – heck, even Monday afternoon – the grumbles start and coworkers throughout the office, city, world can be heard declaring: “I’m over this week! Is it Friday yet?!” Indeed, I find myself at the start of any given week eagerly anticipating the next weekend’s adventure. Surprisingly, I have more to do on … Continue reading Working for the Weekend
I recently had the great privilege of hosting family over the holidays. At just over 1,000 square feet our house is, in a word, small. Small, but mighty. What I like most about this small space is that it is functional and cozy. When viewing this house for the first time, I stood in the … Continue reading Hosting (and Living) in Small Spaces
In the beginning of 2019, I wrote that I wanted to be happy, healthy, and whole. As the year comes to a slow close, I wanted to take the opportunity to reflect on my mission of becoming my best self. I believe this to be a forever-style mission: a goal in which progress can be … Continue reading 2019 Reflections
Having healthy boundaries with words is a big deal. The things we say will make or break us as individuals and our words directly affect every aspect of every relationship. When we are careful and measured with our words we can maintain our relationships. Contrarily, being brash and cruel leads to hurt feelings and contempt … Continue reading Healthy Boundaries with Words
