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Nobody knows what they're doing
October 8, 2025
In the beginning I’m fascinated by children who have no fear of interacting with adults, the ones who will talk to their doctor or dentist during an...
Book Review - Do Nothing
October 1, 2025
This week’s newsletter is going to be a little different. We’ve been toying with the idea of reviewing books that we think might be helpful to our readers. I...
Normalization
September 24, 2025
In previous posts, I’ve written a little about my experiences dating post-divorce. Overall, my experiences were very positive, I met some amazing people....
Fighting With Kindness
September 17, 2025
“You think because I’m kind that it means I’m naive, and maybe I am. It’s strategic and necessary. This is how I fight.When I choose to see the good side of...
Change is Going to Come
September 12, 2025
Change is gonna comeYou better welcome itChange is gonna comeAnd gonna set you freeChange is gonna comeYou better welcome itChange is gonna comeAnd it is...
Life Happens, Write it down
September 3, 2025
I’m one of those weirdos that likes to journal. It’s like talking to yourself in print form. Which is good because talking yourself verbally (I also do this...
Confidently Incorrect
August 27, 2025
I have a confession: I’m a late bloomer. I tend to figure things out after everyone else around me has. I don’t know if it has anything to do with ADHD...
I’m Fine
August 20, 2025
This week’s newsletter is a little late. Let’s just say there’s a lot happening in my life at the moment. As a result, this post will also end up being a...
This is Water
August 13, 2025
The late David Foster Wallace compared thoughtfulness, cooperation, empathy, and living a compassionate life to the story about the fish who had never heard...
I Had No Idea What a Healthy Relationship Looked Like
August 6, 2025
Two Tubs, One Direction Before you dive into this week’s newsletter, please take a few minutes to read this article. Trust me, you’ll be glad you did. All...
This Isn’t Where I Thought I’d Be, But I’m Glad I’m Here.
July 30, 2025
Many years ago, when I was far younger and less experienced, I remember listening to an episode of This American Life titled “Plan B”. It’s all about how...
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