2021 Year in Review
As another pandemic year comes to a close, I could lament all the things I didn’t get to do because of COVID (again), but I thought I’d take a minute to look back on the year and remind myself what I actually did do, because all was not lost! Things happened! Less things than a “normal” year, and definitely less fun things, but things nonetheless!
Dzen Garden Season One Wrap-Up
Although my garden season officially ended in mid-October and my plot is all cleared out and plowed over at this point, I somehow still end up passing by almost everyday when I’m out on a walk—I miss you Dzen Garden! Is it spring yet?
20 Things I'm Thankful for in 2020
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, and as a reminder that while yes, things are pretty bad across the board this year, we can always find something to be grateful for.
Learnings & Silver Linings from This Wild Time in Human History
Only a few days into 2020, I started to sense that this year was…different. Something shifted almost instantly once January hit and I could feel it—no idea what “it” was.
My 15 Minutes of COVID Fame
For my own personal documentation purposes, I thought I should dedicate a post to my greatest quarantine achievement: finally making the New York Times. Now, this isn’t exactly how I pictured my NYT debut, but it’s 2020 and I’ll take what I can get.
The Dzen Garden
When I applied for a community garden plot back in December, I had no idea, 1.) What I was getting myself into, and 2.) That COVID-19 was about to wreck all of my summer 2020 plans so I’d have plenty of time to figure it out. Very auspicious timing—my quarantine saving grace and silver lining.
My Favorite Virtual Health & Wellness Resources
Well, I’ve officially entered my 5th week of quarantine—as much of America has due to the coronavirus pandemic that has turned the world upside down. I take long walks in my neighborhood every day and make my weekly trip to the grocery store, but otherwise, it’s just me and Dan in our little midcentury ranch all day, every day.