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Month: February 2014

nothing of note here is except that apparently, I am a harlot

Feb 6, 2014 • No Comments

My closest girlfriends and I are separated by an ocean and spread across several time zones so to stay in… read more

Yoga Pants Defiant: My Crusade Against the Cult of Casual

Feb 1, 2014 • No Comments

As published in the HuffPost on January 31, 2014. On a flight home to London from San Diego, I sat… read more

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"Dissents speak to a future age. It's not simply t "Dissents speak to a future age. It's not simply to say, 'My colleagues are wrong and I would do it this way.' But the greatest dissents do become court opinions and gradually over time their views become the dominant view. So that's the dissenter's hope: that they are writing not for today, but for tomorrow." "So often in life, things that you regard as an impediment turn out to be great, good fortune." Relentless in her pursuit of equality. Unforgiving in her push for justice. Inspiring to us all. Thank you RBG. #ruthbaderginsburg #ripruthbaderginsburg #rbg
I recently turned 50 in Lockdown and shared these I recently turned 50 in Lockdown and shared these reflections on my private social media shortly after my birthday. Am sharing again – this time publicly – since attitudes on ageing are something we can all revisit, myself included. To read, click the link in my bio. This mini-essay is titled, "The Mid-Century Pause Button: Turning 50 in Lockdown"
I recently met with @LimorGarfinkle while in New Y I recently met with @LimorGarfinkle while in New York to make sure I have photos that actually represent me rather than recycling ones from 7 years ago... A short story about Limor — my late sister Myra introduced us 7 years ago. At the time, they both worked in advertising. Limor has since gone on to do major commercial photography and produce the renowned "In Focus: The Comedians" - a fundraiser for Mount Sinai. All this to say that she no longer takes on private clients. For that reason, I am deeply grateful that she would share her time and creative gifts with me. Thank you a million, Limor!
After many months of having my eldest home where h After many months of having my eldest home where he adjusted to life back "in the nest," we're pushing him out! 😉 So now with university behind him, he’s moving across the Atlantic. Lucky for him, Yours Truly came along to help him get settled. Having launched the "Empty Nest Quiz" recently, I’m keenly aware of the range of emotions felt when sending a child off into the world. COVID has made it extra fascinating since all this “together time” — amazing and gratifying as it’s been for us as a family — has also made each of us appreciate independence and the importance of everyone doing their own thing. In a way, COVID is forcing me to process Empty Nest Syndrome in a compressed timeframe. I actually have no idea what it will all feel like when I’m back in London but I have every intention of leaning into the four key areas I speak of in my quiz (Community, Identity, Relationships and Spirituality). Let us see to see…
What San Marco Square in Venice Italy looks like i What San Marco Square in Venice Italy looks like in a a pandemic without all the tourists...at 2 in the afternoon! Please check out the essay in my bio called “Broad Stripes, Bright Stars and Banned Passports” for the backstory on this photo.
When the travel ban on Americans is lifted, what c When the travel ban on Americans is lifted, what can we do not only to regain our social standing but improve upon it? I provide 3 recommendations in my latest essay (link in bio) — but I would love to hear your thoughts on this somewhat controversial question. . . . . . #writers #writercommunity #writersofinstagram #writesofig #writerslife #writerswrite #writerscorner #igwriter #asianrepresentation #diversestories #differentperspectives #multicultural #choosekindness #spreadingkindness #kindnessmatters #heartcentered #travel #travelban #covid19 #traveletiquette #authentictravel #responsibletravel #traveldeeper
I hit publish on a new essay today — addressing I hit publish on a new essay today — addressing a few potentially harsh? truths that apply to my American friends (and strangers). I share 3 recommendations that any and all tourists should apply during future travels to not only help regain our social status but improve upon it. As always, I welcome feedback and additional tips you may have for American travelers once the ban is lifted. Link in bio to read! . . . . . #writers #writercommunity #writersofinstagram #writesofig #writerslife #writerswrite #writerscorner #igwriter #asianrepresentation #diversestories #differentperspectives #multicultural #choosekindness #spreadingkindness #kindnessmatters #heartcentered #travel #travelban #traveletiquette #authentictravel #responsibletravel #traveldeeper
"Dissents speak to a future age. It's not simply t "Dissents speak to a future age. It's not simply to say, 'My colleagues are wrong and I would do it this way.' But the greatest dissents do become court opinions and gradually over time their views become the dominant view. So that's the dissenter's hope: that they are writing not for today, but for tomorrow." "So often in life, things that you regard as an impediment turn out to be great, good fortune." Relentless in her pursuit of equality. Unforgiving in her push for justice. Inspiring to us all. Thank you RBG. #ruthbaderginsburg #ripruthbaderginsburg #rbg
I recently turned 50 in Lockdown and shared these I recently turned 50 in Lockdown and shared these reflections on my private social media shortly after my birthday. Am sharing again – this time publicly – since attitudes on ageing are something we can all revisit, myself included. To read, click the link in my bio. This mini-essay is titled, "The Mid-Century Pause Button: Turning 50 in Lockdown"
I recently met with @LimorGarfinkle while in New Y I recently met with @LimorGarfinkle while in New York to make sure I have photos that actually represent me rather than recycling ones from 7 years ago... A short story about Limor — my late sister Myra introduced us 7 years ago. At the time, they both worked in advertising. Limor has since gone on to do major commercial photography and produce the renowned "In Focus: The Comedians" - a fundraiser for Mount Sinai. All this to say that she no longer takes on private clients. For that reason, I am deeply grateful that she would share her time and creative gifts with me. Thank you a million, Limor!

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