On Reading.

If I could pick one thing to do for the rest of my life, it would be books. Everything to … More

On becoming 40.

I have never declared 40 is old. Or most other ages. All the while, many people profess they are “old” … More

I have a feeling my optimism about life can be aggravating to others. I imagine it has the ability to … More

We all drink with good intentions: relief, connection, adventure, joy, escape. We do it because the hundrum of stability a … More

Perfectionism – wanting, no NEEDING something to be a particular way, down to the last detail with zero mistakes or … More

Choosing to suffer on purpose in order to gain credit had become America’s favorite hobby but I’m seeing a new … More

“Forgive and forget.” “You need to forgive them so you can move forward.” We’ve all heard these tropes dressed as … More

Transparency is super difficult when you are a people pleaser. It takes remarkable fortitude to say how you really feel … More

It’s quite amazing to me how much time we spend comparing ourselves to others. Seeing as there is no optimal … More

I have been trying to define myself all my life. There is one way that I want people to see … More