To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake, it is necessary to stand in the cold.Aristotle Don't know about you Aristotle,…

Poetry Games: Maggie Rogers
It's been some time since I've written a Poetry Game. Maggie Rogers recently released her album, Heard It in a…

February 4, 2019
I rationalize shop. I buy a dress because I need change for gum.Rita Rudner
February 3, 2019
The Queen is never late. Everyone else is simply early. Julie Andrews, The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement Well, with this mindset, Princess Diaries 3 is…
January 31, 2019
In the winter she curls up around a good book and dreams away the cold.Ben Aaronovitch Hope everyone in the…
January 30, 2019
You can innovate on an amazing mousetrap, but if people eventually don’t want a mousetrap, you’re screwed. Nick Santhanam, McKinsey’s…

January 23, 2019
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.Walt Disney You heard him! Quit talking (and thinking)…

North Italia (Domain Austin)
The family and I went to North Italia yesterday for dinner. We wanted to expand beyond Brio and Gusto (on…

January 22, 2019
I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework.Lily Tomlin First day of…
January 21, 2019
My mother has always been my emotional barometer and my guidance. I was lucky enough to get to have one…

January 18, 2019
Where there is cake, there is hope. And there is always cake.Dean Koontz

Pom & Olive (Costa Mesa, CA)
Happy Thursday! For my #TBT, I wanted to write about one of my new favorite places in Southern California. I've…

January 17, 2019
Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied…

What I’ve Learned
A little before the year end, a friend asked me what I have learned in 2018. I usually find this…
January 10, 2019
I've invented Twofacebook, the antisocial network. You start being friends w/entire world & defriend people one by one. Andy Borowitz…