It’s a good day to have a good day! Is that a little too optimistic for you? Too “glass half full” or overflowing? I get it. I’ve always been called a Pollyanna, known for focusing on the positive. It’s annoying, isn’t it? I’m sure people would also love to wipe the wide-eyed grin off [...]
“Gimme a break!” “I need a break.” “If only I had a break.” It was a year ago, two years into promoting my memoir, Bering Sea Strong, and these resounding thoughts filled my every breath. Two of my life’s passions—my book and my ecologist day job—left me exhausted and wanting to run for the [...]
The New Year’s sun has yet to greet me, but it’s a peaceful morning commute on Seattle’s light rail. I take my seat in a nearly empty car. It’s quieter than usual after the bustle of the holidays. I yawn as the tracks hum beneath me, whisking me toward my routine, to work, while [...]
What does my mantra, “Love This Day,” mean to me? It’s simple. I strive to fully appreciate and enjoy the abundance of life’s small things. What is more basic than food and drink? Salt. Sour. Bitter. Sweet. Each taste is a sensuous gift. I attended a wine and cheese pairing event where I thought [...]
“Tengo un pequeño problema.” I have a small problem, I say over the phone to the Mexican hotel attendant. I strain to explain in Spanglish, “Mi amiga es trapped en la ducha.” My friend Heather is trapped in the shower. “The glass door is sealed shut, and it might break if I open it.” [...]
