How a big purple velvet couch taught me to make space for myself. I name inanimate objects. Not little stuff like plates or pillows or hangers, but the big things that matter. I just never thought naming them could change everything. Years ago, I named my Roomba Rosie as an…

This is the post I hoped never to write. My delightful, quirky & remarkable father, William Simon, passed away at the age of 84 on Sunday September 11th, 2022 at 9:01 AM. …

Let me apologize before I even write a word. This piece will probably suck beyond everything that’s ever sucked before since I am so raw. It’s going to make people uncomfortable and I’m sure I’ll say all the wrong things. Sorry. TL;DR | My dad is sick. Skipping to the…

Do’s, don’ts and everything in between “Color is the place where our brain and the universe meet.” — Paul Klee Color on the web conjures strong feelings. …

It’s been a year since COVID-19 shut down the world, and I am better off for it. Wait wait wait. Before you cancel my introverted ass, call me tone deaf and get your “wtf is wrong with you” trigger finger ready to fly in the comments, just hear me out. …

How to even say goodbye? Dearest Chris, The only way I can do this to pretend I just pulled up a stool in mom’s kitchen and am talking to you like I always did. And since I can’t even be there because of COVID, I am stuck with a letter. …

I used to joke that I’ve been preparing for this pandemic my whole life. Although that was probably funnier back in March. After 22 weeks at home, things have gotten a little weird. Self-isolation was a perfect fit for me at the start. I am a natural introvert. I have…

em·pa·thy Noun | The ability to understand and share the feelings of another. There is no doubt that Coronavirus has quickly impacted our world in ways we never expected. All the disturbing news about this global pandemic is difficult enough without also having to deal with the sudden lifestyle changes…

It’s been a year. Don’t get me wrong. There’s been a lot of good stuff this year— Lizzo! Greta! Turning VA blue! Baby Shark! Impeachment! But personally, 2019 kicked me in the teeth. And while I am looking forward to 2020, you can’t plan for the future without understanding the…