Begin again.
Published: Sun, 09/15/19
My friend te ted me a video. Twenty-two seconds in a sunlit room. Dappled light through the window and white curtains. Her. Playing the piano.
Alexandra Franzen
Donuts, rock music, and also, some news!
Published: Thu, 09/12/19
I just learned that today is National Day of Encouragement. A special day dedicated to uplifting people and creating a positive ripple in the world.
Next. 💙🍌💥
Published: Tue, 08/27/19
Did you know that today is National Banana Lovers Day? No? Me neither, until a few moments ago. Well, I'm happy to deliver this fascinating news to…
Learning.
Published: Sat, 08/24/19
We're about nine months deep into 2019. What have I learned this year, so far? Here are a few things: 1. Even on your "worst day," your spirit is…
The Tiny Project Challenge. It's baaaaaack.
Published: Sat, 08/03/19
We did it last year, folks. It was dope. Let's do it again. The Tiny Project Challenge is back! It's uplifting. It's totally free to participate. You…
There is no rush.
Published: Mon, 07/29/19
It’s been one year since B and I ended our relationship. I wrote an essay about the last year of my life. The shock and loss. The turtles. The whales.
Because of you.
Published: Wed, 07/24/19
I laced up my faded blue sneakers with tremors in my belly, surprised by how nervous I felt. It was time for the Dri Tri—an indoor triathlon. Three…
Mama Hotdog!
Published: Thu, 07/18/19
I don’t enjoy typing into my phone. So, when I te t people, I often use the voice-to-te t feature. I speak aloud and the phone transcribes my mouth-…
The list.
Published: Sun, 07/07/19
At the very beginning of this year, I made a list of Goals and E periences for 2019. The list is compiled in no particular order. Some items are very…
Ice.
Published: Thu, 07/04/19
Do you ever feel like you're trying and trying and trying…and nothing's happening? You feel like you're working so hard, putting in the time, making a…