2020. What shall I say of you? Your epitaph shall be, the deadliest year in American history. Year of isolation and many quarantines, toilet paper shortages, masks, the theater of sanitation. Out with the smile, in with the smize, the sight of nose & mouth being as obscene as those of genitalia unsolicited. 2020. What … Continue reading A Eulogy for 2020
A Midsummer Nightmare (And How to Stop It)
Dear Reader, I hope you have been well. It sometimes feels hard to be well, given the dark days we are living in... When I wrote my "Why Veganism?" part 1, I fully expected to write a few more parts in quick succession from that. And then, on May 25, 2020, George Floyd was killed. … Continue reading A Midsummer Nightmare (And How to Stop It)
Why Vegan? Pt. 1
People always ask me, "Why?" when I tell them I'm vegan. Here's one reason why: I don't believe there is a kind worth killing.
April Distance Brings May Existence
Dear Reader, How are you holding up? I'm stir-crazy!
Bright Spots in Trying Times
Dear Reader, For some reason, the phrase, "These are the times that try men's souls," keeps springing to mind. Despite its original context sharing nothing with the current climate, I keep thinking it. These are in fact trying times. But, if you're like me, you already know that. And you don't need to hear about … Continue reading Bright Spots in Trying Times
2020 Resolutions & ‘20s Goals
Dear Readers, I almost always make resolutions. I've done very well sticking to them the past few years. As silly as it sounds, the goal I'm the most proud of that I've been able to stick to is making sure that all of the dishes get washed before Chris & I run out of spoons … Continue reading 2020 Resolutions & ‘20s Goals
Decades & Dreams
Dear Readers, Today marks the end of a decade. I suppose that all days do, in some sense, and that all years do, too... but, today, this year and this decade feel a bit more important. December 31, 2009. I don't remember exactly what I did to mark the day. It was in between my … Continue reading Decades & Dreams
A Minimal Wardrobe
Dear Readers, How many of you consider yourselves minimalists? 🙋♀️ I've been on the minimalist train for a while. In terms of physical possessions, I feel like I have a normal amount of things—dishes, books, a laptop, etc.—but when we talk about clothes, well, that's a different story. Before we get into my journey to … Continue reading A Minimal Wardrobe
The First
It's the first day of a brand new year. It's the start of a new month. Some firsts are exciting... and others... well, they are kind of terrifying. Click on the post title to read more.
Year in Review
My 2018 year in review post shares an update on my success or failure in my 2018 Resolutions, and includes links to my favorite recipes & book recommendations! Check it out by clicking the post title!
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