How do you tell your life story? I'm loving this book about Patrick Modiano's life. It's kind of an autobiography but with the big gaps that plague our memory. He says he is putting together his pedigree or curriculum vitae, to get rid of that life that doesn't really feel like his own. He is … Continue reading Thoughts on Un pedigree
It's funny how I tell my kids to ask for help at school all the time. But when it comes to me, asking for help is a very delicate situation. Also, I have to confess, it's quite new to me. For over 30 years my motto was 'I can do this alone and I don't … Continue reading Asking for help
I am back after a little pause. I had to take care of some health issues that are not over yet, but in the way to be. My recent struggles with health got me thinking about what it means to think we are healthy and actually being healthy. I want to talk about 3 instances … Continue reading On The Idea of Being Healthy
I have been writing everyday in my novel for NaNoWriMo and it feels great! I'm excited about trying to write a first draft for my novel in a month. These types of challenges are a way of getting ourselves outside our comfort zone and pushing us to do more and be more consistent. Also, I … Continue reading Challenge yourself and great things will happen
Becoming a mother taught me a lot about myself and my childhood. Also it got me thinking, of course, about my own mother and her mother. I think the mother topic is very sensitive for many people and I know why. It is such an important role in the lives of every human being, even … Continue reading Oh, mother!
