A Year of Firsts

Rediscovering magic in the everyday.

books

  • Medicine for March

    Is it just me or is March terrible?  I remember when I was younger people always saying March comes “in like a lion, and out like a lamb” as a way to remind us that things would get better.  We’re about halfway through, so I am anticipating that any day now it’s going to get… Read more

  • Year One: That’s a Wrap

    Welcome back to January. I can’t believe it’s been a whole year since I started this writing journey.  Wait….that’s not true. I actually CAN believe it. I have felt every blessed minute of this past year. None of it flew by. Literally none of it. Even the parts that people usually say “wow, that flew… Read more

  • Summer Check In: 8 months

    If getting through January is like watching concrete dry, then August is like pouring honey into a cup of tea; it’s golden and sticky and sweet, and while it looks slow and lazy, it disappears way too fast.  I can’t believe school is starting here in just a few days (I know it’s already started… Read more

  • Collecting a Pile of Stuff

    I have meandered back and forth from my original intention here – which was to document the new things I do this year.  One thing I was interested in was planning some kind of event, and doing something fundraiser-y that wasn’t my job. For those who don’t know, I have been a non-profit fundraiser for… Read more

  • Spring Check-in: Four months

    In February, I posted a two month check in so I decided to try that again. It was a nice mile marker for me. I used to really love doing my annual review at work. Not necessarily for the accolades, but I always enjoyed the exercise of reviewing my goals, writing down what I had… Read more

  • Everything is Tuberculosis

    On Sunday I drove to Brookline with one of my dearest friends to attend the second stop on John Green’s book tour for his new book Everything is Tuberculosis. I also received a copy of the book (which was officially released 3.18.25) and finished reading the whole thing as of 6am Tuesday morning. Clocking in… Read more

  • Winter Check-In: Two Months

    I was thinking since we’re cruising into March next week, it was time for me to have a little check in. I’m also thinking through some possible topics for a more cohesive post, and I’m not ready to commit yet. Maybe next week.  So, it’s been 2 months, and this will be post #7.  I’ve… Read more