It was a great week! The beginning was rough because who knew if President 45 was going to be on his best behavior and leave on time and without, you know, war. But he did. The inauguration filled me with…
History and relief
Yesterday this happened: Embed from Getty Images In case this image embed breaks years from now, it’s Kamala Harris being sworn in as the first woman, Black, and South Asian Vice President. Getty is sharing $499 for the use of…
Yoga with Adriene…and Dogs
For the past few years I’ve kicked off the year by doing Yoga With Adriene‘s 30 Days of Yoga program. Last year was the first year that I gave up early – I was sick from Christmas Eve through the…
Friday 5 and Happy Birthday Murphy
Today this noble knob turns 4. In his 4th year, Murphy learned compassion. If one of us is sick or blue, Murphy is RIGHT THERE. Lying on top of our chests when we’re burning with fever. Licking our faces as…
Covid-19 Journal: January 2021
As predicted, US cases are surging because people continue to put their own personal freedoms ahead of public health. We’re at 393,000, which is more than the current population of New Orleans. This, which was unfathomable 8 months ago, is…
Show Us Your Books January 2021
It feels so nice to write 2021. Even if things are … more of the same. I’m starting to say, “hey self, stop doomscrolling on your phone at nights and maybe read some of these books? Hm?” I read four…