I’m going to be traveling quite a bit in the coming weeks, so I went looking for something I could read on my Kindle. I wanted something not too deep, but also not too “pop.” The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown with its ten guideposts for personal introspection seemed to fit the bill. While I’ve gotten… Continue reading On the Nightstand: September
Category: Memoir
Of Dry Bones
Note: On Fridays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. Back on the Fourth of July weekend, I clanged some exercise equipment on my right ankle. It swelled up and turned black and blue, but I still could walk without any… Continue reading Of Dry Bones
The Gifts Tourists Bring
It’s true. Most people who live in the DC area, including me, complain about tourists. You stand on the left side of the Metro escalators. You think the National Mall is a place to shop. You gripe about the high cost of everything. But in our heart of hearts, we love you. We love sharing… Continue reading The Gifts Tourists Bring
Full of Grace
Note: On Fridays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. Who’s your Mary? For years, mine looked like the one who stood in the dining room nook in my childhood home, a sort of Lladro knockoff with a blue cloak and… Continue reading Full of Grace