January 2, 2020

New Years Resolution: Don’t Worry

I’ve spent a lot of time learning how not to worry. The below is what I know after a close-to-forty-year study of the subject. As a child, I took worrying very seriously. I routinely worried about topics ranging from the death of my little finger (long story) to the probability that California would break away from the rest of the United States and float out into the ocean to sink (with my older sister aboard). When we learned to write letters in school, I eschewed the offer of a traditional pen pal. Instead, I promptly reached out to President George H. W. Bush to detail a short list of my…

January 10, 2018

New Year, New Me

Happy 2018!  In the spirit of a true ‘New Year, New Me’ attitude, I’ve been busy these first few days of January. New Year, New Me Activities: 1.  Purchased a large pile of books in a country I don’t live in (one of my favorite activities and makes packing a dream come true!  I once moved to New Zealand for 10 months and brought 1 pair of pants and 10 pounds of books with me)2.  Seen a Rangers game (they lost)3. Been stranded in the bomb cyclone back-up at JFK airport (I do NOT recommend this)4. Completed (almost) my first Coursera course (I HIGHLY recommend this–very interesting!)5. Woken up at 2 AM…