Every February, I make a solo trip to San Diego to wrap myself in the warm community that is the Writer’s Symposium By-the-Sea, in Pt. Loma. The Writer’s Symposium, hosted by Pt. Loma Nazarene College for 31 years, comes together via a collaboration … [Read more...]
Cultivation of a Crisis
Let the Harvesting Begin
A month ago, I planted my garden. In past years, my garden has consisted of exactly 1 tomato plant and some herbs -- basil, parsley, chives, and thyme if I'm feeling adventurous. The problem with thyme is that I can't use it fast enough and then it … [Read more...]
The Mystery of Kendrick Lamar
During the half-time show at a recent Super Bowl party, someone within earshot of me said, “You know how I know I raised my kids right? They wouldn’t know who the fuck that is,” referring to Kendrick Lamar, who was performing on stage. I spent some … [Read more...]
Seriously, Matt McConaughey? Ew!
To get straight to the point, I heard Matt McConaughey on a podcast recently, and the topic was relationships. He said his wife, Camila, serves him tea every morning because “her tea is the best.” That’s awesome! Incidentally, my husband makes the … [Read more...]
What If Marriages Were Like ‘The Bear’?
Recently, my husband and I decided to answer the question, what if marriages worked like the kitchen featured in the series, 'The Bear'? Note: If you haven’t watched The Bear, nor ever worked a dish pit, line, or front of the house, you may not … [Read more...]
Apologies to Menopause Mavens Everywhere
I’m at an age when it feels natural to take stock of my life and sort out the decisions (and people) I would likely not make over again if I had the chance. Part of that process is forgiving myself for how I conducted myself once or twice. It’s … [Read more...]
I Did a Work Thing
In late 2022, I did something seemingly stupid and brilliant. Since then, it’s come to my attention that only a select few people understand my decision. I know right away who these understanders are because halfway through my first sentence of … [Read more...]
Why a Restaurant’s Messaging Matters
Twenty years of working in restaurants and bars can take a toll on a person, especially when that person just wants to go out. to. dinner. Period. No judging, no nit-picking. I'm careful about where I go for the precise reason described above: I'd … [Read more...]
New Rule: There Are No Rules
At 5:15 p.m. on a recent Monday, my husband asked me, “What time is dinner?” For some reason, it struck me as odd. After all, it’s a question that’s been asked one fucktrillion times in this house, though less often now that we are barren. I … [Read more...]
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