Are moments the antidote to the seemingly never-ending pandemic? For those of us in the US who were not directly hit by death or illness related to COVID-19, the last four months have been an exercise in waiting. States across America — and most countries around the world over — began sheltering-in-place in the spring […]
Perspective on Perspective
During these politically charged times it’s become glaringly apparent that everyone has a perspective. And, everyone seems to get frustrated, sad or angry when others don’t share their perspective. I’m guilty of this. For example, I’m a bit baffled and irked when I see people who are completely focused on their kids not taking any […]
June Means Jumping In and Staying In
My monthly pandemic ponderings continue. This month, like many of you, COVID-19 is not top of mind. Life and death is. I missed #BlackoutTuesday, which conjured up some frustration with a dollop of FOMO. How could I miss it? Why was I so focused on work that day? Am I a bad person? Will my […]
Ode to a Cafe
When our favorite eateries become casualties of the pandemic The news about the closing of Specialty’s Cafe & Bakery hit me harder than I thought any business closure could. Specialty’s a fixture in San Francisco’s Financial District, where I’ve worked since the mid-90s. But in more recent years it became a safe haven during a […]
April is About Adjusting
Dear Readers, It’s a time like none other. Most, if not all, of us wake up not sure what the day might hold and how to untangle everything going on inside and out. As a person with a disability and chronic health issues, this isn’t quite as foreign to me as it may be for […]
May You Write a New Chapter
Dear Readers, What a month! April was all about adjusting to these extraordinary times. Many of us entered a waiting period, wondering when our lives might return to normal and trying desperately to keep our spirits up and our wits about us in the meantime. I have come to realize that waiting isn’t working. […]
Unprecedented Times Require Unprecedented Forgiveness
I had written a different post with tips and ideas on what to do while social distancing, but then realized that may not be what we need right now. There’s no shortage of COVID-19 information out there — from traditional media to blogs, emails from retailers and social media posts from anyone with an […]
The One Thing to Do With an Extra Day
What would you do with one extra day? This is the question often associated with terminal illness or some other grave transition or ending. But here we are on February 29th and we’ve got it, one extra day, no drama necessary. With that, there is one thing we all can do, and, in fact, should […]
5 Podcasts to Catch in 2020
As an avid podcast listener selecting my five faves can be tough, but here goes! 1. After Hours — Three Harvard Business School professors chat about three current, business-related topics the way they would “after hours.” Stuffy? Quite the opposite. This astute bunch makes their weekly discussion accessible, relatable and super fun! 2. New York […]
3 Ways to Find Inspiration Everyday
So many people are in search of a little inspiration. Whether it’s because life has lost its luster or due to a rut in the road, we seek any semblance of an oasis of inspiration to quench our thirst to live fully and happily. But inspiration doesn’t come in spurts, as many believe. One does […]
