Dec
31
Turning 14 Years Old
Another challenging year, but coming out stronger than in the past.
6 min read
birthday
Nov
11
44
This is the 13th year of writing these annual reflections for my birthday: soberness, aloneness/solitude, and recommendations for books, music, and podcasts.
9 min read
Dec
31
Turning 13 Years Old
I ended last year’s post writing about Kylie’s new found independence: walking around downtown or the mall without me right beside her, talking more with her friends in her room than with me, and so forth. This past year, that independence has really taken off.
4 min read
Nov
11
43
A reflection on my birthday about another difficult year, plus book and music recommendations for the winter.
9 min read
Dec
31
Turning 12 Years Old
The predictions I make in these birthday posts have almost become a jinx of Kylie’s life, and my own.
4 min read
Nov
10
42
A tough year with more challenges ahead as COVID rears its ugly head once again. Through it all, the fire
5 min read
Dec
30
Turning 11
After getting her own phone last year for her birthday, she has spent more time discovering things for herself than
8 min read
Nov
11
41 - All Fired Up
Last year, I wrote about walking into the fire. It seems like such a long time ago after what has happened in the world. For me, it feels even longer. Needless to say, it has not been a good year.
6 min read
Dec
31
Turning 10
Another year, another year of growth.
4 min read
Nov
11
40 - Amor Fati
I started this year with The Great Eastern Sun and I’m starting my 40th year by walking into the fire.
4 min read
