In the crazy times we find ourselves, many of us are seeking escapism in one form or another. And from my end of the smartphone, it’s often Disney that’s bringing joy to the masses. But it isn’t only now that people are stressing out and oddly finding that all they want to do is to…
What Writing an Obituary Can Teach You
In rifling through my mother’s files of important paperwork after her death, it became clear which details of her life really mattered to her. A true nomad, she relocated countless times, getting rid of more and more of the unessential as the years went on. After her terminal diagnosis, her few belongings were pared down…
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Reflections on a Decade
Going into 2020, you probably weren’t just looking back on the previous year, but on the previous decade. Weren’t we all wondering how the hell 10 years had passed so quickly, and reflecting on all that had transpired (or not) in that time? I, for one, considered why it was that I didn’t seem…
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Looking Back on a Year of Joy
I kicked off 2019 with a declaration that it would be the Year of Joy, and in doing so (of course) I ushered in a series of tests and resistance to it. Despite profound depression, anxiety and loss, I’d still consider my Year of Joy a success. It taught me how to actively seek out…
