Bangkok changed the way I think about cities. In its neon streets, crowded temples, and layered history, I discovered what urban texture truly means—and why some places stay with you long after you leave.
A reflection on my daughter turning 16 and how she continues to grow.
A year of change, road trips, shared meals, and learning to be present. From Yukon highways to meditation cushions, this is what 46 taught me about showing up.
Another year full of challenges, but my daughter survived.
I save a brilliant writing reminder that felt useful enough to keep.
I remember how hard it is to work from home when my daughter is there too.
On my 38th birthday, I reflect on being too nice, work, parenting, and learning not to let people use me.
I think about podcasts as great conversations and how they filled a lonely gap when I lived in Syracuse.
I have to tell my daughter to stop reading The BFG and get ready for bed.
I enjoy watching the fall colours come alive in Kelowna.
I celebrate the kind of night that goes in a completely different direction than planned.
I record my summer 2017 media diet, from Game of Thrones and HBO to shows, books, and future writing ideas.
I admit feeling defeated by the difficulty of single parenting.
I point to Eva Holland's story about Mussolini's Arctic airship, polar exploration, and the Italia expedition.
I note another office admin giving notice and hope it does not become a repeat of the previous year.
I reflect on breakups, love, mindfulness, and the challenge of letting go so someone new can connect.
I look for recipes after ending up with baskets full of plums.
I lean on Ryan Holiday, Stoicism, and mindfulness while trying to stay calm through a week of repeated work challenges.