Glum moods often lead to smart thoughts.
Tag: don’t despair!
Tension headache
It's always a weird day after a night of unpleasant dreams.
What does it take to make me work?
I resort to a coloring book to motivate myself. I think it's working.
On praise, criticism, and the continuum
A friend's critique on my work gets me thinking about praise, critique, and how both are dangerous.
I am authentic enough
I finally realize why I'm always harping on my comfortable life and my privilege: I've been afraid of being seen …
How to avoid the work-at-home rut
I realize what we need to keep things exciting when we work at home: a sense of possibility. And is …
They Came to Play and gender frustration
I watch a lovely documentary on amateur pianists, and riff irritably on my frustrations at the challenges facing women.