I used to laugh out loud when GPS devices first came out. Their constant “rerouting” mantra nearly drove me crazy. Especially when it sounded like they were constantly stuck … rerouting, rerouting, rerouting, rerouting, rerouting ad naseam. But I’ve found myself rerouting a lot of things lately. For example, right now, I’m sitting in the…

Resistance is futile. The borg, Star trek Perhaps when it comes to cookies, resistance might be futile. I love a good cookie and was mesmerized tonight by a Martha Stewart Bakes repeat that highlighted Middle Eastern Cookies like Ma’amoul, Iranian Rice Cookies, and Tahini Cookies. (Note: I’m secretly sharing this with you to remember I…

Do you ever notice that your actions can sometimes completely retract what you say? In professional and personal situations, I recently found my self retracting by omission, busyness, and all out forgetfulness. One meaning of retract is to withdraw or go back on a promise or undertaking. I realized that I was saying to people,…

Once when I was in Washington D.C., my friend Michele and I went for a walk in search of dinner. We came across a few churches and one had a big white tent. I wondered allowed if it was a tent revival, being from the South and all. Michele laughed. Turns out it was a…

It’s time to restock the freezer as I’m a little short on frozen assets. I ordered my Imperfect Produce in abundance along with some out-of-size parameters for restaurant salmon and some overstock ground turkey. (Want to try Imperfect Produce? Use this link for $10 off.) I also ordered some aluminum pans with lids so I…

The British use this word when they are no longer needed for a job and then get laid off or “sacked.” But I’m feeling it this year as a volunteer position begins to come to a close. I recognized today at a strategic planning event for an organization that in a lot of ways I…

It’s November first, and I am a little jazzed. Make that a lot jazzed. Because I have 305 blog posts. With 60 days until the end of the year, I’m looking a goal in the eye and planning to meet it. Face-to-face, up-close-and-personal. Here’s to keeping on for 365 Agains! A memory on my Facebook…

I’m writing tonight in a blue wig. I’m not usually so into Halloween, but I thought I’d do something different. We usually turn off the porch light and hide in the back room (and we did that tonight). We’re not that in to this particular holiday. But again, I read a great article by Shane…