I can’t help but notice how common it is to use emoji (maybe even instead of punctuation, gasp) to express emotions, along with a whole host of other things. The Merriam Webster online dictionary defines emoji as: “any of various…
Category: True Confessions
Planning: Old School Style
In 2013, I reluctantly switched over from using a paper planner to relying solely on an electronic calendar for managing my schedule. My rational mind fully understands, and appreciates, all the many perks and conveniences I get by using an electronic…
Making More Time with Less Stuff
Time is one of the things I value most in my life. During the holiday seasons, my time feels even more restricted than usual. However, I am always striving to spend my time in ways that feel meaningful and productive…
Aural Discrimination
During the pre-op for my LASIK surgery, one of my only questions was when would I be getting the valium. The technician laughed and told me that nobody acted brave for this surgery. He then said if it was a…
Watching the Election: In RT
Last week I watched the US Elections at a bar with a few friends. The bar supplied me with Dark and Stormies* throughout the long evening. It’s been my official election night cocktail since 2004. To pass the time between the…