Category: True Confessions

The Printed Word

Earlier this week I read an article about a group of teenagers creating a weekly newspaper, called The Ditch Weekly. For the moment, it’s only available in the summer months. According to the article, the teens actually make profit with…

Digital Calendar Dilemmas

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…

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…