The race for California governor symbolizes everything wrong with the current political landscape
For weeks, I have gone back and forth about who I was voting for in the California Governor’s race. Usually, before an election, my mind is made up pretty early on, but this time, I kept going back and forth because I wasn’t hot on any of the candidates. Most people I talked to were ... read more >
May Health and Wellness Journal: Training is the Answer
Working out has been part of my life since my early twenties, and it always will be a major part of who I am. As I get older, the reasons for working out are shifting from vanity to vitality. I’m facing a life transition that is fuzzy at the moment, but I know change is ... read more >
[2026] May Year of Yes
Since the beginning of 2026, I have had a sense that I should not make any sudden moves before June 30. I am so eager to move forward in my life, but I am willing to trust the whispers, as I can sense my life is aligning, and I don’t need to disrupt the process. ... read more >
[May 2026] What happened to my Year of Yes?
I read The Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes in January, and I got fired up. I was ready to say yes to new opportunities that scared and challenged me, and to step out of my comfort zone. At the beginning of the year, I said yes to reconnecting with my favorite people, going to ... read more >
[May 2026] Forward: The Freedom to choose a different life
It was my turn to choose this month’s selection for my book club, and I chose These Heathens by Mia McKenzie. It resonated deeply with me. This book is about many things, but its central theme is the freedom and right to choose a different life from what we’ve always known. Doris Steele is a ... read more >
Navigating Career Change: Avoid falling into despair by doing this
I finally got serious about changing careers in 2024. Unfortunately, that was the year I lost my mother. Career change took a back seat to grief. When 2025 hit, I decided to get in action: I attended workshops, worked with career counselors to improve my resume for ATS screening, and took courses to improve my ... read more >
