On Gaining from Temporary Loss
I travel a lot. In fact, last month was the first in 16 months that I didn’t travel, and the only month this year in which I slept in my own bed every night (although I did make a few day Read more
I travel a lot. In fact, last month was the first in 16 months that I didn’t travel, and the only month this year in which I slept in my own bed every night (although I did make a few day Read more
I’ve been traveling a lot lately. In fact, May is the first time in 16 months–and the only month this year–that I’m not going anywhere. My journeys over the past year have been by car, by plane, by boat, and by Read more
When my younger daughter was two years old and we were in the car, she demanded that I sing. I obligingly burst into tune—only to be interrupted a few moments later. “No, Mommy. Sing song!” That tells you everything you Read more
As you’re reading this, I’m arriving in Europe from California—probably jet-lagged, crabby, and sick of airplanes, but very happy to be embarking on a three-week trip. I’ll be spending some time touring the Loire Valley with the fabulous Shira Anthony, Read more
I love planning to write. I love having written. Actually writing, though? That’s hard, hard work, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Sometimes it’s a joy. Sometimes it’s torture. I love listening to my own books on audio. Read more
Happy New Year! I’m really excited to be in 2019 for a variety of reasons. For one, I’m hoping for a surge of compassion in politics–and a lot less horribleness. On a much more personal note, I’m on sabbatical this Read more