Category: Love

• February 4, 2026

  ARCHIVES: In Defense of Sad Songs x 10

  FROM THE ARCHIVES: I wrote this in March of 2009. As human beings, with consciousnesses like ours, I recommend keeping a pocketful of favorite “sad” songs…just in case. If someone else is suffering enough to write it down When every single word makes sense Then it’s easier to have those songs around The kick inside…
• January 29, 2026

  This I Believe #6: Humility

  FROM THE ARCHIVES: Originally shared in 2009, it’s is one of dozens (hundreds?) “This I Believe” articles that I devoured in the essay series from NPR. It challenged authors to consider one principle/idea/concept/thought that guided their lives, and then scrunch that into a 350-500 word article. I always planned to write my own, but have…
• April 4, 2024

  Prickles & Goo

  I wrote a letter to Mom. Or a letter to me. Or a letter to everyone. Or a daydream to the sky. —- Hi Mom- I feel wiser now than last we spoke. I know more facts and have more questions. I have more confidence and more contentment. I won’t figure it out; thriving in…