Today has been a frustrating day. Not for any particular reason, but just because of the general angst I'm feeling lately. Like nothing is happening when I'd like it to - my typical late-bloomer issues. And people around me aren't behaving. And two people cut me off when I was driving a few blocks . . .
Technology and relationships…do they really work together?
I like my smartphone, Twitter, and Facebook accounts. I rely on them when I'm out to meetings, working, or running errands. Somehow if I have access to the online world I feel like I'm connected to people. Never mind that I could go through the grocery store and do all of my shopping without talking . . .
Waiting
I spent 15 minutes last night in the Trader Joe's parking lot in line behind three cars waiting for parking spaces to open. I have no patience for this sort of thing. None. I couldn't back up and leave though---a line of cars had formed behind me and were holding up traffic. So, I waited and turned . . .
New beginnings..?
My attraction to new beginnings has never been motivated by the start of a new year, or by the first signs of spring. I don't do spring cleaning. New Year's Eve is overrated. For me, it's all about the fall. I think it hit me the morning of my first day of fourth grade, when I realized summer . . .
Do we share too much?
I've always been a private person, which sounds funny because I write a blog. But I am. I've never been one to spill my secrets, share my angst, or otherwise reveal too much unless I know and trust you. I don't crave the spotlight. I just like to write. There have been a few articles lately on . . .
On second acts, and doing what you want to do
A quote from the beginning of one of my favorite books, Second Acts: "Often people attempt to live their lives backwards: they try to have more things, or more money, in order to do more of what they really want so that they will be happier. The way it actually works is the reverse. You must . . .
