I’m definitely somebody who lives by my calendar. I used to love using a pocket-sized paper planner. My favorite style was the Quo Vadis Sapa, with the weekly view. One feature I enjoyed was being able to see a 12-month…
Category: True Confessions
The Economy of Words
Last week I listened to an interview with Isabel Allende. Last year my book club read Violeta. I liked it so much I read The House of Spirits, her first novel. I’ve slowly been making my way through Paula, one…
Necessary Notes
Earlier today, I retold a childhood tale to a friend about getting trapped in our basement. Here’s what happened. I was around 11 or 12. When I got home, I realized I didn’t have my keys on me. Though I…
The Ordinary of Extraordinary
When ChatGPT, and other forms of generative Artificial Intelligence (gen AI), first hit, I felt dazzled. And overwhelmed. Also baffled, curious, and a teensy bit scared. Initially, I couldn’t figure out uses for this new magical, and terrifying, technology. Every…
The Art of Being Bored
Technology ruined boredom. Yet, in its own special way, created a new kind of boredom. Whenever I go out, I can’t help but notice how much everyone fixates on their devices. This is an amazing thing for me to notice…