Try this: find something to laugh about. It has to be something silly and not something unkind, then tell the story about what made you laugh to everyone you know. I only have one story recently that makes me laugh, but it might actually be unkind? I don't know. My mean kids skipped their gym... Continue Reading →
Biting and Chewing
I didn't actually bite off more than I could chew, but I didn't say 'no, that's too much' either. Suffice to day, I didn't make it through my partner's project to climb the Piz Disgrazia from the Swiss side last weekend. It was going to be long. The "normal"-ish way to go in winter, from... Continue Reading →
An Odd Reversal
I'm getting more and more depressed about my job. I teach kids, and in the past, I always felt a bit sad about the world we are leaving them, but also hopeful because they are resourceful and full of ideas and energy. I'm beginning not to feel that way, and I wonder if it's me... Continue Reading →
Rewrites
My novel, because I'm writing a novel, is in rewrites. This is my fourth big revision with a wonderful editor helping me work through it. I'm excited but a bit scared, and I'll have to go at it full on if I want this story to be the best it can be. I also did... Continue Reading →
Moove your cow, and your mind will follow. 