Notes to Self
I am usually a think-it-through kind of person, someone who makes pro/con lists and weighs personal choices against the possible …
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Being a Genius vs. Having a Genius: Creativity and the Tormented Artist Construct
Recently, I watched the TED talk that Elizabeth Gilbert (author of Eat, Pray, Love and Committed) gave in 2009 on …
Letters from Benedict: On Beignets, Brad, & British Accents
Dear Tami, I’m pleased that you enjoyed your birthday wishes last week. No, I can’t reveal to you how my …
Florence, Part 2: Michelangelo’s David, Fireworks, & Men in Tights Carrying Flags
On our second full day in Florence, Mappy and I had planned to climb the 463 steps to the top of …
Letters from Benedict: On Maps, Photos, and the Trip Around the Sun Challenge
Dear Tami, I appreciate you sharing the disguises that didn’t pass muster with you. Thanks for giving me that slight …
Consider It One of My Features
I’ve been one lucky lady these days, at least in the blogospheric sense. I’ve been nominated by the lovely and …
Dear Benedict: On Success, Underwear, and Disguises That Didn’t Make the Cut
Dear Benedict, I’m mixing things up this week and once again sharing my letter to you with my lovely, intelligent …
Welcome to Italy, Venetian Style
Over the last ten years, the majority of my travels have included taking one or both of my children with …
Letters from Benedict: On Fear, Confidence, & Dance Parties
Dear Tami, You have obviously taken to heart my suggestion of taking your game to the next level. A whole …
At Long Last, London
Being in Europe for two weeks, I felt like a small corner of the world had been laid at my …
Letters from Benedict: On the Art of Detecting Deception
Dear Tami, Many thanks for the praise and compliments on Frankenstein. You were absolutely right – I was going to …
That Moment
Inspiration comes in many forms from many sources. Source: hrrrthrrr.com via Heather on Pinterest What inspires you? This question was …
Berlin: Rising from the Ashes of Its Own History
Like Paris (which you can read about in this previous post), I’ll admit I had a lot of preconceived notions …
Dear Benedict: On the Gifts Frankenstein Gave Me
Dear Benedict, As you know, I’ve been asked by several of my lovely readers to write a review of the …
What I’ve Learned From My Extroverted Kids ~ A Guest Post at Laird Sapir’s
Today, fine readers, I have temporarily left the cozy confines of the kasbah to hang out with my friend, Laird …
