I'm sitting in a Starbucks about a block away from an elementary school where a photo shoot was to take place at 9am. When I arrived I was told I was misinformed about the time and the athletes coming to read to the kids would not be there until 10:20. I'm such a painfully impatient …
Catfishing
It looks like it's time for another online dating break. I started messaging with Michael the other night. He was friendly and a good conversationalist, but seemed familiar to me. I asked him "Have we messaged before?" He told me he didn't think we'd messaged before but maybe he had a familiar face or something …
Dear Susan (repost)
I posted this six years ago on December 4, 2012 on my former blog. Susan is on my mind today and many days. I think of her often when I am with my Little, listening to her. Remembering to really listen. To stay engaged. She was so good at that. Asking questions and listening to …
Seven Minutes of Confidence
"Sometimes all you need is one great photo to help you get your confidence back" That's what my colleague Meg said to me as we headed from the parking lot to the student union to cover the award ceremony for BU Today this evening. The Bette Davis Lifetime Achievement Award was being given to Michael …
(Lack of) Action Plan
I arrived home from my trip to Savannah on Sunday afternoon. Sunday night, I got together with Mom and Dad for dinner and to bring The Beast back home. Telling them about the city I'd visited, I mentioned the songwriter and founder of Capitol Records William Mercer. To which my dad responded "It's Johnny Mercer" …
Dia de los Muertos
Little and I had another fun outing yesterday. She's shown interest in nature and science, so I thought the rainy day would be perfect one for a trip to the Harvard Museum of Natural History. I'd also read somewhere that there was a family friendly event for the Dia de los Muertos, which I was …
Having Hope
It's been a weird week. I was out sick from work yesterday. I don't think it's a bug, but I didn't feel right. Stress? I had a headache most nights this week which is unusual for me, and some on and off queasiness. I was disappointed to miss my White People Challenging Racism class Wednesday …
