Category Archives: Grow

I write my best material in the minutes immediately before falling asleep. Unfortunately, those are also the minutes when I’ll never remember the genius I came up with. There are a hundred excuses for why I haven’t written or posted … Continue reading →

Not surprisingly, I really love building and creating things. I’m slowly setting up a shop and teaching myself how to build furniture. No less than a dozen people help me with each project, offering advice or brawn (that dresser is … Continue reading →

In the months prior to the race, I also somehow managed to convince (I’m becoming quite the sales woman) my dad that he could help me with a little project. When I lived in DC in 2005, I let it … Continue reading →

I’ve mentioned a few times that I’m taking a break from writing, and my lack of blog posts and being kicked out of the BlogHer program makes that statement fairly obvious. Writing takes creative energy, motivation, and dedication, and I … Continue reading →

In a moment in my early morning dream today, I was at a friend’s house for a party. During the party, this estranged friend of mine approached me in conversation. I can’t remember why I went to the party, but … Continue reading →

I once read in my favorite anthropology book (the only anthropology book I’ve ever read*), about the pattern of culture shock that each person experiences. When we enter a new experience, our minds and bodies acknowledge the change in unique … Continue reading →

I’m sitting with my friend the Outpatient Monk, with the promise that I’ll write a blog post. I guess it’s time. The last few months have been full, and my visit with The Outpatient Monk and friends has been a sort … Continue reading →

“Always tell the truth and never tell a lie”. That was our family motto when I was a kid. It’s a good motto, and one that I broke fairly easily. I didn’t lie when the consequences didn’t matter. “Did you … Continue reading →