Who knew when they said hindsight is 20/20 that they were talking about the year 2020?! The last thing I could have imagined when I wrote this post to myself a year ago was that there would be a global pandemic in my 33rd year of life. Yet here I am, reflecting on 2020 as I turn 34. This last year has had so many twists and turns along the way that it feels like a miracle to have made it this far, and in other ways, it has felt like a lost year. In rereading last year’s note to myself, ...
Back in the Saddle
I'm excited to finally share this post and introduce you to the four-legged friend that has captured my heart (and stolen my Saturdays). Meet the sweetest Quarter Horse who has been a gentle and patient partner as I re-enter the horse world 15 years after having been an avid equestrian. I couldn't even begin to describe to you what returning to riding has meant to me. It's something I never dreamed would be possible in my adult life due to the expense and extensive time commitment required. But ...
The November Agenda
Well, the last few weeks have been rather interesting, have they not? I’ve been trying to return to my little corner on the Internet for quite some time, but have been finding that I have both too much and too little to say on so many different topics. In truth, I’ve needed a little time away—to clear my head, enjoy nature, and just process everything going on in my own world and the world at large. Now that I’ve had some “me” time, I’ve gained a fresh perspective and I am ready to share some ...
The October Agenda
As if 2020 hasn't been scary enough, we're now entering the spookiest month of them all—October. In a typical year, I'd be in Europe right now—starting my day off with a morning hike in a vineyard before sipping on a cappuccino and people watching over breakfast. I would have already gone apple picking by this time out on the east end of Long Island, and I would certainly have been looking forward to some fun fall fairs right around Halloween time. But, as we know, this year has been anything ...
