A good strawberry is a moment of grace. – Ruth Reichl, Chef and Food writer Adulation for a strawberry is not what I would expect to hear from a world-renowned food writer and chef like Ruth Reichl. I would expect to hear about the joys of a fancy meal in Paris, but not the simple ... read more >
Sometimes a lack of confidence is a good sign: it indicates that you recognize room for improvement, which I’d say is better than never feeling the need to improve. – Stephanie, Copyediting I shared on our discussion posts in my copyediting class that I didn't make a lot of edits on our practice assignment because ... read more >
My goal right now is to stay focused on my exit strategy, accomplish my financial goals, and turn my attention to the future. This means cutting out extra spending, like no trips or few entertainment treats. I tell myself I can enjoy that later, when I have a real job and I am in a ... read more >
Defintions of Restoration (Merriam-Webster) : GIVE BACK, RETURN : to put or bring back into existence or use : to bring back to or put back into a former or original state : RENEW : to put again in possession of something : to make like new : restore to freshness, vigor, or perfection as ... read more >
One of my goals during this Fall Push is to separate from my phone. One of the main factors in my low mood is scrolling on the phone. At the beginning of the Fall Push, I bought an old-school digital alarm clock so that I could put my phone in another room. It has taken ... read more >
It doesn't matter, though He doesn't have what it takes to be with a girl like me Not overdramatic, I know what I want We're leaving the planet, and you can't come – Chappell Roan So this song Super Modern Ultra Graphic Girl by Chappell Roan came on Spotify from the Love Island USA playlist, ... read more >
Three-Day Fast Even though I’ve stepped away from organized religion for the foreseeable future, I am still very much in tune with my spiritual life and had a sense to fast as the seasons shifted from Summer to Fall. The Autumnal Equinox occurred on September 22, 2025, which also coincided with the Jewish Holiday of ... read more >
One Bite at a Time I want a different job and environment, but I am focusing on the steps and not the outcome, especially in this terrible job market The job market right now is a dumpster fire. Hiring tends to pick up in the fourth quarter as companies attempt to finalize their headcount and ... read more >
During the 2025 Fall Push, one of the YouTube girlies I follow had us make a list of what makes us feel good. I started reading romance books during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and have continued to do so since then. I really enjoy romantic comedies. I am also loving that there are so ... read more >
The first week of the Fall Push is in the books, and it started with a bang. I received confirmation that an era of my life has come to an end. The end of an era: RELEASE ME For about four years, I was heavily involved in ministry at a local church. I even worked ... read more >
