Category Archives: Journal
Pre-Parenting Questions, Doubts, Longings: Are They Natural Or More Than Just Cold Feet?
Lately, I’ve been thinking about having kids – a lot. I hear that very loud clock only getting louder and since we don’t have about 200k lying around (what it takes to have A – as in one – kid … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Happy, Health, home, Journal, Life, Love, Parenting, Personal, Relationships, Thoughts
Tagged "family planning", "wanting kids", cold feet, doubt, fertility treatments, hesitation, IVF, parent, questions, surrogacy
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The Truth About Privilege
Privilege. It’s a scary word for some. The idea that one group of people is automatically counted while others are left behind – seen as better, and treated as such, is repulsive. I think a lot of people feel this … Continue reading
Posted in community, culture, Equality, Journal, LGBT, Opinion, Personal, Social Justice, Thoughts
Tagged "white privilege", able-bodied, allies, awareness, check your privilege, debate, disabilities, gay, marginalized voices, minority, prejudice, privilege, privileged, society, under-privileged
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Hello Hollywood! A Los Angeles Return/Vacation/Reunion All In One
Two weeks ago, Roy (the husband) and I traveled to LA for a weeklong trip that was both work and play. It was a big deal to go back to Los Angeles (I lived there for a few years while … Continue reading
Posted in Events, food, Journal, People, Relationships, Thoughts, travel
Tagged Beverly Center, California Wok, conference, friends, home again, Huntington Gardens, Huntington Library, LA, La Brea Tar Pits, laid back attitude, local spots, Los Angeles, love, Mercedes Grill, places I used to live, reunion, San Diego, San Diego Zoo, tour, tourist, vacation, Venice Beach
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Negative Exposure: When You’re Pinned As Something That You’re Not While The Hits Are Coming In
Last Thursday my blog exploded in terms of views. Seriously, despite my open letters to AWP and ReSound getting a ton of hits, or my commentary on the whole female nude photo leak or even my travel post about the Winchester … Continue reading →