home * words
The intersection of people, place, culture, and economy intrigues me. Why do some people stick like barnacles to a place while others fly away?
creepy
It was insidious, a subtle creeping of a new way of life as new technology usurped our lives. But what is the cost of all this digital convenience?
stuff of memory
Why do we collect so much stuff? Do objects have meaning and memory attached? After the 2025 LA fires, I got some answers.
lessons learned
At 52, I learned the ins and outs of modern dating. Sadly, I’ve since learned that having no expectations is a healthy mindset.
merry go round
As a kid, I learned that to be seen I had to perform. I became highly productive, so why did I feel like a failure?
bumbled
Dating app prompts drive me crazy but some of the responses are worse! Reading between the lines can be so revealing.
mind candy
Wet, cold, without cell service, and stuck in an unheated minibus, I opted to retreat inward to calm myself.
streetside rambling
When I see a huge tour bus rolling through LA or NYC, I can’t help but think get out and walk, you’re missing the best parts!
touchdown tokyo
Touching down in Tokyo, after years of longing to visit, forced me to reconcile the city I’d imagined with the multi-layered real deal.
for the love of color
Serious people, it seems, wear black. And yet, nature’s hues are incredibly inspiring, why are we so color averse?
finding me
When we belong, we feel seen for our true selves. Feeling secure and connected requires a lifetime of self-discovery.