There’s a saying: We make plans; God laughs. Whether or not you believe in God, truth of the matter is that we’re not in control of our lives. If you think you are, just wait. One day you’ll see what…
The Most Important Thing of All
It’s easy, fun, smart to post happy news, positive outlooks, positive outcomes. It’s difficult to post bad news. But sometimes, shit happens. My husband and I just returned home after five weeks in Costa Rica, five out of our planned…
Only The Dates Have Been Changed
Costa Rica, Year 3, Day 1: It’s like we never left, only more so. I’ve been reading The Best American Travel Stories 2011, edited by one of my favorite authors, Sloane Crosley. In her introduction essay, she states that she…
A Reflection for Sloane Crosley
I’ve recently begun reading The Best American Travel Writing, 2011, edited by Sloane Crosley, whose work I adore. She wrote, among other things, I Was Told There’d Be Cake, a collection of essays that I have often referenced for its…
I Used To Be Funny
It’s difficult to keep up with me, I know, but I take full blame. You are busy. You are involved with highly technical and weighty issues every day. Me? I sit home and read and write most days (the days…