Being at home 24/7 with my husband (and our child) hasn't improved our communication skills or peace in the home. To help deal with the frustration, I remind myself that being in such a close, intimate relationship with someone is super hard. And I am lucky to be with someone who respects me and deeply … Continue reading The Home is a Pressure Cooker
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Word Press On: Keep Moving Forward
This past week, I've thought about my father's passing. Later another related thought came to mind. When I was in high school, a boy two grades below me died in a tragic accident on vacation. I remember seeing a Rom Com in the theaters that week and noticing how I didn't enjoy it as much … Continue reading Word Press On: Keep Moving Forward
New World, New Projects
This Sunday I finished the remote project I had begun in January. I very much identify with the work I do, as well as with my reality in general. This past week and a half of transitioning to the "new normal" has been challenging for me. And completing this two-month side project makes me feel … Continue reading New World, New Projects
Ten Lonely Years
Being home with this change of pace reminds me of when I sat shiva for my father's death. As per the rules of shiva, I couldn't leave the house for seven days. But there was a difference. We were visited by hundreds of people that week. Reality set in after the throngs of visitors left. … Continue reading Ten Lonely Years
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