The American Dream?
When I talked to my mom about her life choices, I started reflecting on the “American Dream,” especially the part that says each generation should “do better” than the last. […]
Tag Archives: Happiness
Think it? or DO it? : Debunking the Law of Attraction
My sister Kirby died due to the negligence of self-help “guru” James Arthur Ray. (Actually, I think it was more than just negligence. Based on Ray’s actions before and after […]
Keep Things Simple
Yesterday, I got a message from my sister Kirby, who died in October 2009. I actually had the unique experience of hearing her speak. While I sat in the courtroom yesterday and […]
The Dreams that Aren’t, and why they still matter
I think it was after seeing “Bridget Jones’s Diary” that I started dreaming in earnest of my future “single girl life.” Bridget’s little London flat has serious charm–a balcony, French […]
Collections
I’ve always loved the idea of a collection. There’s something quaint about that careful, thoughtful process of curation. Collections are cozy. Collections also evoke wonder because they are a 3-D study […]
the self-styled life 