DAY 11: The Writer’s Happiness Challenge: Tip Your Cup One of my favorite quotes from Ralph Waldo Emerson is "This is my wish for you" where he shares his deepest desires for those he loves. It's his sentiments that come to mind as I read and contemplate today's writing exercise. Write down the names of one …
when you begin with a powerful narrative, anything is possible
So much can happen in two years. In 2016, after almost a decade of supporting advertising sales communications at AOL, I set off on a new adventure. It started with a two-month sojourn through Southeast Asia and ended with starting my own company, Modern Vintage Ink LLC. Two years later, and I am excited to …
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how to fix a crack in the wall with idle time
It's been two weeks since I first sighted the drip in the ceiling. Eleven days. And where did the time go? As you can imagine, I've spent a lot of time waiting ... waiting for people to call me back, waiting for roofers and their project managers to arrive, and then inspect the damage. Nine …
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Your only challenge is to go in with an open mind
The radiating heat of the desert sun feels amazing on your skin until it doesn't. A weathered cotton hat became my holy grail against the playa elements, the perfect complement to a creative armor of layered clothing and accessories. And by the end of my first Burn experience, I felt as spirited as Joan Wilder in the …
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how to manage a rainstorm in your living room
The weather this winter has been odd. Sleet, snow, ice. Below freezing temperatures, high winds, then it's sunny at sixty degrees and mild. This weekend was hardly an exception to this new rule, as it brought on heavy wind and rain. Rain, I love the sound of droplets hitting the fire escape. It brings back …
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