I read a lot - around 50 books a year. Each year, there are usually about fifteen books that I really like, and five or six that are great. If I'm lucky, one or two will be truly spectacular. Last year, I read All The Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy and was blown over by how gorgeous … Continue reading Educated – Tara Westover
Ten Years After 18
I'm turning 28 in about an hour, and while every birthday prompts reflection on the past year, this year feels particularly important. Ten years ago, when I was almost 18, I made some decisions that changed the entire course of my life. Without exaggerating, they were the kind of decisions which hurl even the most … Continue reading Ten Years After 18
Old Age Sets In & I Make Written Love To My New Apartment
Guys, - it's finally happening. Call in the Botox police, order some Depends, get me seltzer for my dentures. I'm getting old. A seemingly insignificant moment occurred tonight, perhaps prompted by the imminent arrival of my 28th birthday, which struck me square in the face with the simple fact that I'm aging. It wasn't seeing … Continue reading Old Age Sets In & I Make Written Love To My New Apartment
