“If you have an essential energy, or a desire, even if it’s a little bit of a weird desire, I … More
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Reading: The Defining Decade by Meg Jay
“To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan, and not quite enough time.” –Leonard Bernstein, composer, as quoted … More
Listening: On knowledge and meaning over time
“There is a really beautiful commencement address that Adrienne Rich gave in 1977 in which she said that, “an education … More
Doing less
It’s a new year, and with that comes heightened reflections on what I want to get done. It could be … More
Tips for writing a bridal toast
I was just in a wedding! I toasted, and it was fun and felt meaningful. I don’t know the groom … More