In my own life, it is now five months into the pandemic. The time is demarcated by when I started working from home and essentially became a hermit. I am fully aware that I have an enormous amount of privilege which has allowed me to work from home safely and although I have sacrificed some, … Continue reading The Silver Lining of Pandemic Living
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Micah 6:8
It may be surprising to some that I was once considering the rabbinate. I majored in Jewish Studies with the intention of becoming a Rabbi. I loved studying the Tanach. Anything related to ethics, morals, and textual analysis gave me all of the nerdy feels. Throughout the years I possessed many bibles. A white, leather-bound … Continue reading Micah 6:8
14 Songs (From Me to You)
I wouldn't share an earbud with you, but here are 14 of my favorite songs.
Art is Hard
In high school, I gravitated toward the creative kids. I took ceramics and creative writing; I found myself in drama class doing a poor version of Monty Python’s silly walk. (I just couldn’t loosen up enough to be that silly.) No matter what class I was sitting in, I suffered from imposter syndrome. I was … Continue reading Art is Hard
Play Chess, Not Checkers: Advice From a Boss Bitch
It seems like the word “entrepreneur” can be found everywhere. Entrepreneur is a buzz word that’s usually prefaced by a hashtag or splashed onto an IG post in a trendy font. The fascination is understandable - there is a certain glamour associated with the term. Who doesn’t want to be known for taking a risk … Continue reading Play Chess, Not Checkers: Advice From a Boss Bitch
BlogHer17: A Reluctant Attendee’s Perspective
Takeaways from #BlogHer17.
Fiction or Foreshadowing: Tell Me How This Ends Well
Common bookworm struggles include discovering new reads and having a large enough budget to accommodate said book discoveries. When I stumbled upon Penguin Random House’s program, Blogging for Books, I was thrilled. Free books in exchange for book reviews (which I happen to love writing)….a definite no brainer! Within the literary fiction genre, David Samuel … Continue reading Fiction or Foreshadowing: Tell Me How This Ends Well
Accidental Blogger
It's been a minute, folks. I've had many post ideas, but found myself lacking in either time or motivation. I intend to make improvements in this area, with plans to write with more consistency. Even though I haven't posted much, I have continued to make my way through some amazing books, including Eating in the … Continue reading Accidental Blogger