This weird-ass Covid summer is simultaneously dragging ass and flying by. I couldn’t believe that the last post I wrote was back in May. So much has happened since then that it seems almost a lifetime ago. Granted, 2020 seems to have created a bizarre warp in the fabric of spacetime, but still! Covid stay-at-home orders, the punch-drunk economy, and… Read more »
Ok, I will immediately know if my readers are Harry Potter fans with that headline. My divorce was finalized a few days ago. The weeks of me doing the work of an attorney and listening to my ex-husband complain about every damn detail of the process are finally over. Even though it was sad to realize that after fifteen years… Read more »
Between dealing with my impending divorce, work, the chores needed to untangle my life from my soon-to-be-ex’s, getting the condo ready to put on the market, a busy work load, and the stay-at-home order I’ve been living under for the past month and a half – let’s just say I’ve got a lot going on. The burden of the divorce… Read more »
With the implosion of my marriage and the ongoing pandemic ravaging the world right now, I think I can be forgiven for feeling rage, sadness, fear, and anxiety. But right now while I’m trying to deal with an impending divorce, concern for the health of my friends and family, the significant fear of the unknown of what my life is… Read more »
These are very strange times we’re living in. The Covid-19 virus is burning through the globe, prompting governments to declare that their citizens must self-quarantine, shelter in place, or otherwise restrict their movements to prevent the spread of the contagion. I have been working from home for over a year now. Open plan offices are not conducive for me to… Read more »
This year is not turning out the way any of us wanted. The Covid-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down. There is the very human loss of life, which is agonizing for the families and friends of the thousands who died. There is the loss of personal freedom of movement as millions are under strict restrictions that prohibit gathering… Read more »
Sorry I’ve been so quiet on the blog front. As the title will lead you to believe, I’ve been pretty busy lately. Starting with the middle of last month, I’ve: spent a long weekend in Denver hanging out with a close friend and then immediately flew to Las Vegas with that same friend and a group of ladies to see… Read more »
As mentioned in a previous post, I’m taking my mom on a trip to Alaska. In fact, she’s on her way to Austin as I type this. After looking at my work calendar (but mostly based on the flight connections and prices to fly from Ohio), I decided to have her fly here to start the trek. I’m excited but… Read more »
Before you even start making elderly jokes, this post is not about my age 😉 I’ve discussed my travel addiction in a number of other posts on this blog so it should be no surprise that one of my weird life goals – in addition to seeing a game in every NHL arena (halfway there), standing on the Prime Meridian… Read more »
A reader emailed to let me know that Adam Ant released some U.S. tour dates for later in the year. This correspondent was concerned that I wasn’t aware because I hadn’t posted anything yet about it. And seriously, I love the people who actually read this blog. You guys are awesome. Between your emails and the nice messages, you make… Read more »