The first week of 2025 literally came and went. I have a pretty good feeling about this year despite the real potential for chaos. For this year, I picked the word alignment as my word of the year. With this word, I am hoping to find balance and purpose when it comes to my work…
Books
holiday releases, books, and spotify wrapped 2024
The last few days of 2024 are quickly dwindling, but I wanted to start remembering highlights better. Time is going so fast that I forget to stop for even a second. On my Substack, I’m starting a weekly series called “about a week ago”. My goal is to post every Monday to recap the week…
getting into feminism through books
The only positive result of the election so far is my eye opening to the sexism that continues to be prevalent in the United States. Feminism is a topic that I haven’t really dived into. I was in the Navy for more than 11 years. I wasn’t able to pick up on the sexist remarks…
the election, karmic cycle shifts, and non-fiction november
Whew! November is finally coming to an end. It has been something like a whirlwind perusing through the United States. I am not the same person I was in October, in good ways and bad. It has changed everything. It has changed how I view the world. But I’m getting a little bit ahead of…
In the Spotlight: This Week’s Favorites (Week 46/52)
Thanksgiving is coming up, the Christmas tree is finally up. Of course, I would randomly decide to start a series on my highlights of the week. I’m going to include different things, including skincare, beauty, and books. I wanted a way to remember what I’m currently working on and my thoughts on various products while…
What My Mother And I Don’t Talk About (33/50)
What My Mother and I Don’t Talk About is a book that everyone should read. A bold statement to start out with, but I truly mean it with all my heart. What My Mother And I Don’t Talk About The book is a collection of essays edited by Michele Filgate. It was originally published in…