A few months ago I was typing notes furiously into the tiny screen of my phone, my go-to source for dumping ideas when a pen and paper isn’t handy. I pushed “new note” as the ideas flooded out of my mind that morning; suddenly, as the program opened up a new screen, it stalled, paused for… Continue Reading
What’s one thing that almost every one of us have in common? The ability to walk, wander, and be bipedal; we are a species that has, historically, spent most of our time on our feet. In my Walk + Talk adventures in San Francisco this past year, I’ve been reading literature on the importance of… Continue Reading
I’ve had a few people ask me about writing habits, what compels me to write, and how to keep the habit. A couple of thoughts: Don’t worry about what it looks like, or how much of it you’re doing. Don’t worry about who’s reading it, or what they’re saying, or whether or not anyone’s reading… Continue Reading
Part two of my annual round-up. For part one, check out my annual review for 2012. The last year, or two, weren’t easy–and full of lots of mistakes–but incredible and far better than the first half of my twenties. I’ve mused lately, in my 29th year, what this decade will add up to. What have I… Continue Reading
Pelican on the San Francisco Bay, November 2012 (see below for the photo-behind-the-photo). This is my typical annual review, a process by which I review this blog, my life (although not all of it is shared here), the lessons I’ve learned, and some of the growth that’s occurred through projects and processes I have (or… Continue Reading
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and all the love and joy I can send your way over the holidays. Thanks for being here, for building such an amazing community, and for teaching me so many things over the past year. I’ve learned so much from each of you who write in, comment, and tell me stories… Continue Reading
Congratulations to Melissa for winning a copy of Shane Mac’s book, “Stop With The BS” and to Claire and Anne for winning spots to Molly Mahar’s Holiday Council (which starts Monday, November 26th– join me there! I’ll be on the interviews and on as many calls as possible). I’ve been hearing wonderful reviews of the book and so… Continue Reading
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! May your hearts, minds, families and homes be filled with gratitude and blessings. As part of this season’s focus on gratitude and thanks, I’m doing a huge number of THANKSGIVING GIVEAWAYS! I’m giving away lots of good things throughout the entire month of November (and now I’m up until Christmas–I have more… Continue Reading
From Love or Hurt?
An overwhelming number of human reactions come from a place of love or pain. When someone offers you criticism, look at what they say (no need to internalize it immediately; instead observe it and ask yourself if the critic-giver is an important person or voice in your life, and how valuable it is); then: ask… Continue Reading