I spent time with a friend yesterday at a pop-up coloring workshop. I chose this coloring page out of the many options because in recent weeks I have struggled with hopelessness, in terms of my personal life and the world at large. The coloring (not to mention the company) was a much needed escape from…
When I think of the inequality and unfairness in the world I feel hopeless. I feel like screaming and banging my head. Everyone should have the same opportunities, but contrary to fairness and my naive assumptions growing up sheltered middle class, not everyone does. As an adult I can clearly see how class (and race…
I was sad for Nancy Reagan when her husband died. Now that she has died I am sad for her family and friends. No one wants to lose someone they love. As she and other familiar faces from my childhood continue to die I am ever more aware of my own mortality and the mortality…
It’s been a rough fortnight. Outside of my photography I lost my social media voice for a little while. Thanks to the love and support of my tribe and some much-needed reflection on my part I am finding it again. Oh, and I had a birthday 10 days ago. 🙂
Ellen interviewing Demi Lovato: I can hardly believe you’re only 23 years old, because you are so down to earth… Me: And because she’s probably closer to 28 or 29. Stop perpetuating that lie, Ellen. A friend said it well: this sort of thing screws up what we think people “should have” achieved by a…
