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January, Hemingway, and the Relentless Drip of Resilience

Ernest Hemingway once said, “The hardest lesson I’ve had to learn as an adult is the relentless need to keep going, no matter how shattered I feel inside.” It’s the kind of quote that hits especially hard on a dreary January Sunday morning—the kind where you can almost feel the weight of the month pressing down on your bones. January, with its cold, short days and long to-do lists, seems…

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Saturday Vibes: The Geography of Bad Days

If you’re having a bad day, let me share a little nugget of joy I stumbled upon in the depths of TikTok: There’s supposedly  a help desk at the Vienna airport in Austria specifically for people who landed there thinking they were headed to Australia. Yes, you read that right. Somewhere in the world, people have shown up in Vienna ready for kangaroos and koalas, only to be greeted by Mozart and…

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Working for the Weekend? If Only!

Remember when Friday used to be the pinnacle of the week? That sweet, sweet moment when the bell rang, the whistle blew, and everyone hit the streets like a 1980s power anthem—everybody’s working for the weekend! What happened to those carefree days when the hardest decision was what bar to hit or how late to sleep in?Now? Fridays feel like some kind of ironic prank the universe plays on adults.…

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Doomscrolling: The New (Un)Healthy Obsession?

So, I was rewatching The Night Agent—a show full of intrigue, danger, and lots of techy lingo—when I first heard the term “doomscrolling.” It hit me like a light bulb moment. There it was, a word that perfectly encapsulates what many of us have been doing these last few years: obsessively scrolling through bad news as if we’re prepping for an apocalypse. And today, for some odd reason, I randomly…

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Bowling with Nuns and Other Utterly Ridiculous Lies

There’s something about the ridiculousness of lies that sometimes makes them amusing—especially when they spiral into the absurd. Case in point: Tony’s memorable line to Abby on NCIS, “You don’t bowl with nuns. I should have seen that coming.” I laughed, not just because it’s outlandish, but because we’ve all been there—sucked into some unbelievable fib, knowing full well that it’s nonsense.…

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Technopanic: The Age of Cynicism, Doubt, and Instant Opinions

In what ways do you communicate online? Rewatching Younger recently, I came across an episode from 2016 where a character warned that we might be in the midst of a “technopanic.” Back then, it sounded a bit alarmist, like the show was trying to play with the growing anxieties around our digital dependencies. Fast forward to today, and that technopanic feels like more than just a passing…

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My Latest Streaming Binge: A.P. Bio – Petty Schemes, Cringe-Worthy Plots, and Laughing Till I Cry

So, I’ve been on quite the streaming binge lately—A.P. Bio has officially consumed my life. I laughed so hard I cried at times, and by the beginning of the second season, it hit me: this show is basically a masterclass in pettiness, revenge scams, and the beauty of things going horribly wrong. And honestly, I am here for it. Let’s break it down—every episode is some wild concoction of “revenge…

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Celebrating Dolly Parton’s Words of Wisdom

What makes a good leader? Today marks the birthday of the one and only Dolly Parton, and as I think about her legacy, I can’t help but smile. My mom absolutely adored Dolly, and I grew up hearing her songs, seeing her sparkle, and feeling inspired by her unapologetic approach to life. You have to be brave to rock those rhinestones unapologetically, right? But Dolly wasn’t just about the glitz…

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So, the Boat Doesn’t Boat?" – Musings on Things that Don't Do What They're Supposed to Do

I’ve been binging this show Wild Cards, and I have to say, it’s been an interesting ride. Max, the female lead, had this line that made me pause and chuckle, “So the boat doesn’t boat?” A classic zinger. And honestly, it got me thinking—how often do we encounter things that simply don’t do what they’re supposed to do? Think about it: we all have that chipped mug sitting on the shelf. You don’t…

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TGIF…Or Is It? The Meeting Monster Strikes Again

There’s a certain giddiness that comes with making it to Friday. The light at the end of the workweek tunnel, right? You’ve survived the chaos, outmaneuvered the email avalanche, and maybe even remembered to eat lunch once or twice. But just when I’m ready to claim victory over the week, I glance at my calendar and…WHAM! Six. Meetings. On. A. Friday. Somehow, the meeting monster has outsmarted me…

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Wish I Knew You: Reflecting on Time, Loss, and Connection

What could you do differently? There’s a song that has been on repeat in my mind lately—“Wish I Knew You” by The Revivalists. The melody wraps around me like a warm blanket on a cold January day, but it’s the lyrics that hit me in that sweet spot between nostalgia and longing. It’s a song about the connections we make, the ones we miss, and the bittersweet realization that sometimes, we find…

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The Cross-Country Road Trip Life: 6 Trips, 50 States, and a Few Too Many Gas Station Hot Dogs

Think back on your most memorable road trip. Some people collect stamps. Others collect sneakers. Me? I collect cross-country road trips. I’ve done it six times. Six times, driving from one coast to the other, crisscrossing this wild and wonderful country. I’ve even ventured across Canada, which, by the way, was a revelation. Small Canadian towns are a whole vibe—charming, quiet, and absolutely…

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Bloomberg, Stickiness, and the Real-Time Sausage Making of Life

I’ve been tuning into Bloomberg News again, and let me tell you, it’s become my daily dose of witty inspiration. Last week, it was all about stickiness—a term they threw out as if it were the key to understanding the entire economy. I thought, “Sticky like gum under your shoe or sticky like a great piece of life advice?” Not sure, but it stuck with me. Pun intended.Fast forward to today, and…

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F. Scott Fitzgerald, Dialectics, and the Art of Functioning in a World of Contradictory 'Facts'

F. Scott Fitzgerald once said, “The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposing ideas in the mind at the same time, and still retain the ability to function.” As a psychologist, let me tell you, that quote is the ultimate mic drop for those of us who practice what we call dialectical thinking. Basically, it’s the mental gymnastics of holding two opposing ideas without…

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Today's Snack of Choice: Soup. Because This Infection Won't Quit

What snack would you eat right now? There are days when your snack of choice is chips, cookies, or whatever you can grab without breaking a sweat. Then there are days when your snack of choice is… soup. Yeah, you read that right. Today’s menu is all about soup—and not because I’m some gourmet chef or suddenly super health-conscious. No, today, soup is my snack of choice because I’m in an ongoing…

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Earache, Fever, and the Cruel Irony of Weekend Sickness

Everyone lives for the weekend. You know, those glorious two days where we’re supposed to kick back, let loose, and forget about the grind. Except… when your body decides to betray you. That’s right, I’m talking about the cruel irony of getting sick on the weekend.  This weekend? Oh, it started with a lovely little earache. Not just the kind that twinges here and there, but the kind that feels…

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Mission Possible: Living Life with Purpose, Integrity, and a Playful Wink

What is your mission? I’ve written about my mission in life before—community-focused, integrity-driven, with the steady goal of doing right by those who need it most. Guess what? That mission remains unchanged. But, let’s just say the mission file is now a bit more battered, with coffee stains and a few dog-eared pages from navigating this wild world. What I’ve come to realize is that life,…