What Do You Hope Heaven Is Like?
I left my cat Simon behind when I moved. I hope he’s first to greet me on the other side.
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Spiritual, Open-Minded, or Just Crazy? (The Things We Usually Keep to Ourselves)
I needed exactly 3,000 yen for groceries. Then three notes appeared from under a passing car.
Don’t Throw in the Towel!
Sometimes the strongest thing you can do isn’t taking action. It’s just sticking around.
When to Talk About Pain and When to Keep Going
Sometimes talking keeps you stuck. My fridge slogan says it better than I can.
The Family Outsider: When You Love Them But Live Differently
A photo of my dad and sister at McDonald’s reminded me I’m the family outsider. And that’s okay.
It’s All Relative (But Is That Comfort or Cop-Out?)
Cycling to work in the pouring rain at 56 felt both liberating and slightly absurd at the same time.
What’s Your Sanctuary?
Sanctuary is the feeling of exhaling after holding your breath all day. Where’s yours?
The Quiet Practice of Being Grateful
Some mornings at 4am, walking to 7-Eleven, I just quietly acknowledge that I have enough today.
The Guilt of Saying No (And Why It Gets Easier After 50)
Covered in mosquito bites at 4:30pm, my boss asked for one more thing. I nearly said no.
