Good News Goddamn It

I don’t need to tell you the world is going to hell in a handbasket, and it all feels overwhelming … More

I’m an 80s Badass and Beyond

I have gotten my emotional well-being and professional ass thoroughly kicked by COVID for the past 2 years. Turns out … More

The Gahden 2022: Bring It

If you have been along for my ride for a bit, you may know that I upped my gardening game … More

Car Trouble

You may not know I am the proud owner of a 2007 Toyota Corolla, and it only recently passed 100,000 … More

Cedars! Who Knew?

Who knew? Cedars. Probably just about everyone except me, but when I don’t know something, I like to go really … More

Hey, Black People Like Hiking, Too!

Hiking and camping have been my salvation in my middle age, and even more so these past two years. If … More

Winter Hiking Is for the Rest of Us

I went winter camping for the first time this past weekend. It was really amazing, and yes, it involves a … More

Hello Elder Ginko, I’m Sandy

I just finished reading a book for my book group, Braiding Sweetgrass, by Robin Wall Kimmerer. She’s an enrolled member … More

The Little Pepper Plant that Could

You may recall the post I wrote last spring about the marauding rodents in my garden. One of the near-casualties … More

Empire Loan

I work primarily from home and have taken to listening to WERS, the local Boston station of Emerson College. Their … More