When people tell me that a book changed their life, I have to admit I’m always a little skeptical. But this time, the words came from a good friend, a friend whose judgment in books I absolutely trust. So when she suggested that I pick it up and give it… Read the rest...
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It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since I finished writing the one book I always wanted to write. This month I’m planning to revisit it again, now that I’ve done several rounds of edits and have gotten feedback from a handful of readers. I’m still waiting to hear… Read the rest...
It wasn’t our first choice.When we made the offer on our house, it happened because we were outbid on the house we liked better, driving it up beyond what we could afford. In retrospect, though, perhaps it’s for the best. It was a “forever” kind of house, 4 bedrooms with… Read the rest...
When I was a kid, I had a lot of cool toys. Some of the toys I started collecting earliest were Littlest Pet Shop animals, which look considerably different today than they did in the 90s. I had quite a few, but my favorite of all was the tiny color-changing… Read the rest...
I am a control freak.
Okay, maybe not a control freak, but I’m an organization freak. Actually, that’s not a good description, either. Is there a term for someone who just really, really likes plans and lists? Because that is me.
“Just keep your mind on the job.”
It’s sort… Read the rest...
When I went to buy my first ounce of “real” tea, I went to Teavana because it was close and convenient and I could drink it that day, no waiting for shipping. One of the things the salesperson pushed was German rock sugar. No thanks, sales lady, I just want… Read the rest...
It’s been a while since I did one of these! The funny thing about questions is that everyone tends to ask the same questions over and over again, meaning it isn’t very often that I get something new to answer. But here’s a small collection of things I’ve been asked… Read the rest...