“I love to talk about nothing. It’s the only thing I know anything about.”
Would You Rather Be Lucky or Perfect?
So which do you prefer – luck or perfection?
So which do you prefer – luck or perfection?
Reading ‘Mrs. Kennedy and Me’ in the Time of Trump
What else would we expect from a man who was paid for protocol as much as protection?
What else would we expect from a man who was paid for protocol as much as protection?
Taking a Longer Look at Impulsivity
Impulsivity can help you take advantage of opportunities you’d miss otherwise or come up with ideas on the fly.
Impulsivity can help you take advantage of opportunities you’d miss otherwise or come up with ideas on the fly.
Are Male and Female Brains Different?
It was reported that women had a greater emotional reaction.
It was reported that women had a greater emotional reaction.
How To Journal for Motivation and Creativity
If you are like me and need a jump start, here are some ideas to use your journal for motivation and creativity.
If you are like me and need a jump start, here are some ideas to use your journal for motivation and creativity.
Book Review: All You Can Ever Know
All You Can Ever Know by Nicole Chung tells her story of adoption to a white family and later becoming acquainted with her Korean biological family.
All You Can Ever Know by Nicole Chung tells her story of adoption to a white family and later becoming acquainted with her Korean biological family.
The Scent of Us
The scent of our home says a lot about us. Remembering the smells of the homes I grew up with.
The scent of our home says a lot about us. Remembering the smells of the homes I grew up with.
Three Books to Revisit This Fall
I thought about the books that reminded me of this time of year.If you’re looking for something seasonal.
I thought about the books that reminded me of this time of year.If you’re looking for something seasonal.
What I Finally Learned About School
It drives me crazy to be around people who seem to be absorbing things two, three, even ten times slower than me.
It drives me crazy to be around people who seem to be absorbing things two, three, even ten times slower than me.
Where I’m From: The Poem Sent Round the World
When a writer gets a gift, they have to take it.
When a writer gets a gift, they have to take it.
Elephants and Tourism Struggle With Coronavirus
Though a lot of the tourist spots used the word “sanctuary” or “ecological”, Mandalao Elephant Conservation provides refuge to elephants and does not use the word conservation lightly.
Though a lot of the tourist spots used the word “sanctuary” or “ecological”, Mandalao Elephant Conservation provides refuge to elephants and does not use the word conservation lightly.
‘Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive’
As a memoir, "Maid" gives us a glimpse into one woman’s story, that is not only her story. Countless Americans live this life.
As a memoir, “Maid” gives us a glimpse into one woman’s story, that is not only her story. Countless Americans live this life.
Give a Little Respect: How Do You Address Your Elders?
How do you address your elders? Do you call them Mr., Mrs. And Ms.? Do you do that even though you’re an elder now too? Is it cultural? Generational?
How do you address your elders? Do you call them Mr., Mrs. And Ms.? Do you do that even though you’re an elder now too? Is it cultural? Generational?
An Ode to Jello: Are Writing Prompts a Recipe for Creativity?
Using prompts to spur creativity and an ode to Jell-O.
Using prompts to spur creativity and an ode to Jell-O.
Aging Wisdom From a Few of My Favorite Old Spices
Cleaning out the cupboards and getting life lessons from my mom and her siblings who are all in their 80s.
Cleaning out the cupboards and getting life lessons from my mom and her siblings who are all in their 80s.