Admit it, you probably already rolled your eyes at the title. I know there's a part of me that does when I give myself this advice, especially when I was younger. In my late 20's when I was freelancing full time, I wish I had taken this advice to heart. So many of my mentors … Continue reading Advice to Young Creatives Series: Create Rituals and Routines
Today's post in the Advice to Young Creatives series comes from actor and playwright Vichet Chum. Vichet is someone I think of as a compass in the world, pointing in the direction of truth and light. Thank you so much Vi for taking the time to write your thoughts and advice to young folks embarking … Continue reading Advice to Young Creatives Series: Guest Post by Playwright & Actor Vichet Chum
Hi friends, It's been a bit. I've needed to take some time to absorb ALL THE THINGS of the past year and regroup. In addition to processing and reflecting on the pandemic, Black Lives Matter, social justice reckonings, and insurrection, I've also had a fair amount of change in the my own job and some … Continue reading Advice To Young Creatives Series
Lately my feelings have been all over the place. Change in weather, getting ready for the holidays, getting ready for our daughter's first birthday. Reflecting on the past few months of so many things going on--the art show, events, travel, family obligations, work obligations. And I've been taking an emotional and spiritual temperature check. One … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: Saying No…So I Can Say Yes
Lately my feelings have been all over the place. Change in weather, getting ready for the holidays, getting ready for our daughter's first birthday. Reflecting on the past few months of so many things going on--the art show, events, travel, family obligations, work obligations. And I've been taking an emotional and spiritual temperature check. One … Continue reading Saying No…So I Can Say Yes
You all know how much I love a good book store...and with The Writer's Block doing renovations it's given me an opportunity to explore other places. In early sobriety going to a book store was one of the first 'safe places' I was able to identify for myself. A place where I didn't ever feel … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: The Book Store
EDIT: As of 2019 The Book Store has closed its doors, but its memory lives on below! You all know how much I love a good book store...and with The Writer's Block doing renovations it's given me an opportunity to explore other places. In early sobriety going to a book store was one of the … Continue reading The Book Store
In honor of my first mother's day as an actual mother, I've been thinking about the conversation I'll have with my little one when she gets older about alcohol. As I've said before--this is based on my experience. I have many friends who are able to moderate their alcohol consumption and/or it doesn't have a … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: What I want to tell my daughter about alcohol
In honor of my first mother's day as an actual mother, I've been thinking about the conversation I'll have with my little one when she gets older about alcohol. As I've said before--this is based on my experience. I have many friends who are able to moderate their alcohol consumption and/or it doesn't have a … Continue reading Sober on Mother’s Day: What I want to tell my daughter about alcohol
National Park Week at the end of April had me thinking about our outdoor spaces. My parents met working together at Yosemite, and the rest is family history. Summers were spent exploring and camping at many tourist destination National Parks. Even today, much of our vacation planning is centered around NP visitations. However, since baby … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: In defense of smaller outdoor spaces
National Park Week at the end of April had me thinking about our outdoor spaces. My parents met working together at Yosemite, and the rest is family history. Summers were spent exploring and camping at many tourist destination National Parks. Even today, much of our vacation planning is centered around NP visitations. However, since baby … Continue reading In defense of smaller outdoor spaces
KNPR's magazine, Desert Companion, just ran a beautiful article about women and the outdoors which I wanted to share here before today's post. If you need an end of week pick me up, that article will do it! 🙂 Onto the beauty of failure.... Failure is part of life. Try as I may, there will … Continue reading Sober in Vegas: A failed trip to St. Thomas but a beautiful drive around Lake Mead
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