Good grief. Where did this wacky idea come from? It might have been inspired by The Island of Missing Trees, a beautiful novel by Elif Shafak that was one of my favorite books of 2023. One of the characters is a fig tree and...well, it just works. Or maybe I was thinking about an article I read in National Geographic a couple of years ago about how trees are interconnected, how th[...]
Good grief. Where did this wacky idea come from? It might have been inspired by The Island of Missing Trees, a beautiful novel by Elif Shafak that was one of my favorite books of 2023. One of the characters is a fig tree and...well, it just works. Or maybe I was thinking about an article I read in National Geographic a couple of years ago about how trees are interconnected, how th[...]
I feel like I've given myself an easy task this week. The Nudge doesn't say "Go on a hike," it says only that I have to "Invite a friend for a hike." One phone call, email, or text message and I'm done. Of course, I hope it turns into an actual hike...and soon. I've missed hiking. I've missed that kind of "quiet" you can only get when surrounded by nature. Phone off. Traffic too far[...]
I feel like I've given myself an easy task this week. The Nudge doesn't say "Go on a hike," it says only that I have to "Invite a friend for a hike." One phone call, email, or text message and I'm done. Of course, I hope it turns into an actual hike...and soon. I've missed hiking. I've missed that kind of "quiet" you can only get when surrounded by nature. Phone off. Traffic too far[...]
When I pulled this week's Nudge, my first thought was "FREE PASS!" As luck would have it, Thor and I hosted a port tasting dinner party not long ago (that was a huge success), featuring ports of various ages and treats for pairing. A bit outside the $20 limit for nudges, btw, and totally worth it. The idea behind this nudge is to have fun trying new things. You might see if you can te[...]
In my notes for this Nudge, I wrote: "Call nieces and nephews, close my eyes as we talk, and really listen to their sweet, distinctive voices." It's interesting to me that just a few weeks ago I followed a Nudge to "Clear out voicemail messages" and listened to the voices of people who have passed. This week is about the living, is about reaching out to people I don't get to see often[...]
In my notes for this Nudge, I wrote: "Call nieces and nephews, close my eyes as we talk, and really listen to their sweet, distinctive voices." It's interesting to me that just a few weeks ago I followed a Nudge to "Clear out voicemail messages" and listened to the voices of people who have passed. This week is about the living, is about reaching out to people I don't get to see often[...]
This Nudge appears in every round, mostly because it gives me such pleasure. I love the feel of good pen on good paper. I love sharing stories and memories. I love pretty stamps and wax seals. And I know folks in my life, especially friends and family members in older generations, who appreciate getting something other than bills and junk in their mailboxes. One small Nudge to brighten[...]
I get so excited when I see people achieve their long-held creative dreams, and so it is my pleasure to share with you the release of Courting Crow: a reflection on aging in an age of absurdity by ek bayer. That name may be familiar to you, because ek bayer has treated us to two guest posts in the past: "Croned" in 2019, on her reflections on turning 50, and "Nudged" in 2022, in which[...]
This Nudge appears in every round, mostly because it gives me such pleasure. I love the feel of good pen on good paper. I love sharing stories and memories. I love pretty stamps and wax seals. And I know folks in my life, especially friends and family members in older generations, who appreciate getting something other than bills and junk in their mailboxes. One small Nudge to brighten[...]
