Welcome to My Pity Party: Envy, Gratitude and Life

The other day I had a pity party for myself. Sorry I forgot to invite you. I’m on an injectable medication that costs $1800 a month. The medication works well, and has given me my life back. Years ago, I ran 6 miles a day, and swam competitively. Then a rheumatologist diagnosed me with ankylosing…

9 Signs You’re a Tech Addict – and Why It Matters

I was at a shoe sale when God was passing out tech skills. (But no worries; I’m sure the shoes were amazing!) Nevertheless, I know many of us are on our devices way too much. “You’re on that thing again?!” your spouse or friend says. Oops. Tech addiction will rob your relationships faster than you…

Phoneless in Seattle

Today I was Phoneless in Seattle. Also Handbagless, Moneyless and – oh no! Lipstickless. I’d walked to my car in the morning, and noticed a spider spinning her sticky web inside. In my frenzied attempt to remove the hitchhiker, I accidentally locked my phone, handbag and Nook in the car. I saw my purse, keys,…