Goodbye, Summer. Hello, Pants. Fall is officially here. The trees are changing, the breeze has a bit of a bite to it, and the Pumpkin Spice Latte People have emerged with their scarves and oversized sweaters. Also the cats have decided it’s time to sleep under the covers instead of on top of them. So […]
I’m Not Sorry
A classic tale. More years ago that I’d like to admit, I was in a fantastic class called Power and the Body, taught by the remarkable George Mentore. The course covered all kinds of fascinating topics, from mutilation to reproduction, from prisons to stilettos. Obviously, you can’t have a course called Power and the Body […]
Hugo House 30/30 Writing Challenge…again
Apparently I’m addicted to random challenges Alright, so I’m doing this again…very spontaneously. Last year, I found out about the Hugo House 30/30 writing challenge through a former co-worker in advance so I had a couple weeks to prepare. This year, I was reminded by a post in my Facebook feed on the day the challenge begins […]
Shopping Small, pt 5
Experiment’s End My experiment officially ended on January 15 and I’m happy to report that it did not actually kill me. While it was definitely a challenge, I had a ton of fun with it. Big Wins 1. A Really Fun Puzzle to Solve “I need thing. Where can I find thing from a small retailer? […]
Capsule Wardrobe???
Notice: This is not a new concept! The Capsule Wardrobe has been sweeping the Interwebs for a while now. I’ve just been really slow to form my opinion around it – partially because there are so many differing rules and philosophies, and partly because I like having lots of clothes. Options, friends! Options. That said, I […]
Shopping Small, pt 4
Shameful Fail I knew make up and skincare would be difficult, yet somehow I underestimated HOW difficult it would be. It’s silly, really. I’ve spent essentially 33 years exhaustively searching for products I can use on my ridiculously sensitive skin. How could I possibly forget that pain?! After 15 days of an unbearably itchy face, I […]
Meg’s Lindy Shoe Review
I give my shoes a lot of attention. They’re in a good number of my Good Morning, Seattle photos and they have their own galleries on my blog. But I never photograph my dance shoes! Partially because I don’t wear them on my morning walks, and also because they are often…well worn. In the seven years […]
Bluetooth Headphones Improve My Day
My morning walk might be the most important part of my day. It gets my body moving, I get to enjoy fresh air, pick up a cup of coffee, listen to music, and essentially meditate before my day begins. I require three very important things for my walk to achieve all my goals: a comfortable […]
Planning My Chair Project
About seven years ago, I bought four of these chairs from a store in Glendale. I love these chairs. They’re so delightfully midcentury mod and happy. (The photo really doesn’t do it justice as the lighting is horrible and Roxie wouldn’t get out of the way.) The Chrome Lining… Recently, one of them broke […]
E-Readers Made Me Forget the Author
I had coffee this afternoon with a friend who is a novelist and a publisher. We’ve frequently talked about the pros and cons of the e-reader vs physical books, but today I shared with him how e-readers have entirely changed the way I interact with a book and author. Kindle Love I’m a huge fan of […]
