PinnedThe 40 Movie ChallengeAs of a few weeks ago, it’s 18 months until I turn 40(?!). Given my love for movies, I’ve decided to do a 40 movie challenge, watching 40…Jul 5, 20223Jul 5, 20223
The Essential Last Minute Halloween Films to WatchHalloween is a few weeks away and it’s a time of big decisions. For some it’s choosing one’s perfect costume and for others it’s what kind…Oct 18, 2022Oct 18, 2022
“Love May Fail, But Courtesy Will Prevail”:The Five Things that Kurt Vonnegut taught me about LifeThis year, 2019, marks the fiftieth anniversary of Slaughterhouse-Five, the seminal work of Kurt Vonnegut. Kurt Vonnegut has a very…Nov 25, 20192Nov 25, 20192
From the National Parks, Back in Time, and Out to Space: Three Books that Defined My 2018 in…With the start of each New Year, one of my resolutions involves my reading habits. 2018 was no different. I resolved to read a book each…Feb 6, 2019Feb 6, 2019
Another Satisfied…Employee?: The Skills That Retail Taught MeJust over five years ago, I left my job as a housewares associate at a major national retailer. Entering the retail world was never a…Oct 2, 20181Oct 2, 20181
The Daily Grind: What a Year in Coffee Shops Taught me About Developing Professional SkillsA little over two years ago, I became rather familiar with coffee shops. With a career transition they became an indelible part of my…Jun 25, 20181Jun 25, 20181
2017: A Year in BooksTowards the end of every year, publications, organizations and individuals list their favorite books of the past year. I too have decided…Jan 24, 2018Jan 24, 2018
Lessons Learned: The Rock n’ Roll EditionIn January 2016, I was faced with the daunting prospect of being on the job search. At the end of March, I joined a job seekers group (I…Sep 27, 2017Sep 27, 2017
The Winter Blues: Seeking One’s “Wild Space” Through Creativity and from WithinWinter is not a season, it’s an occupation -Sinclair LewisMar 16, 2017Mar 16, 2017
