A nod to all the things we never see coming ------------------------------------- Years ago at my sister’s wedding reception, an adorable...

The Unfortunate Art of Seeing Only What We Want to See ------------------------ While working as a copywriter for Disney, I was part of a...

A Nightmarish Glimpse Behind the Scenes at the Mouse House ------------------- I’ve done copywriting work for Disney’s merchandise...

I got my first dog late in life. It was a good choice. ----------------------------------- I never had a dog growing up, and I never...

It's not all about me . . . right? -------------------------------------------- On a recent trip to Maui, I went ziplining for the...

The Case for Having a Collection (or Two) ------------------------------------------- I grew up collecting things. My mom introduced and...

Some Thoughts on My Time Teaching College ---------------------------------- Last week I wrote about my amazingly rewarding experience...

Remembering My Time as a Preschool Teacher ----------------------------------- Back in 2017 I ramped up my freelance copywriting career...

Thoughts on the Fact that I Used to Have Kids --------------------------------------- My children are fine, alive and well. They’re just...

What Making Craft Cocktails Has Taught Me About Life --------------------------------- An Old Fashioned is just a glass of bourbon. It’s...