Reflections

Drain vs. Gain

By fannieb
November 20, 2016
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I’m starting to really weigh the opportunity cost of spending my time in one pursuit versus another. I’m making smarter decisions about what I spend my time doing and I … Continue Reading →

Turning Points

By fannieb
November 13, 2016
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There are times in our lives when we decide we have to do things differently. These points in our lives mark when we can no longer tolerate the current state … Continue Reading →

Life Cycles

By fannieb
October 30, 2016
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There it is again! That aching feeling of loneliness that I thought I’d gotten rid of, for good. It’s found its way back to me, like the predictable changing seasons … Continue Reading →

I am grateful for my standard of living, for my intelligence, and for my ambition. I create my wonderful, prosperous, and adventuresome future, filled with the deep human connection of … Continue Reading →

More Patience

By fannieb
September 4, 2016
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Patience. This is a recurring thought for me lately. It started to be an overarching theme in June. That was when my future editor was on a fellowship in Germany … Continue Reading →

New Normal

By fannieb
August 27, 2016
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Last night I watched the French film called Blame it on Fidel. When I woke up this morning I felt a strange connection with Anna, the 9-year-old, who was thrown … Continue Reading →

Something’s Gotta Give

By fannieb
August 22, 2016
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It’s time for a change of environment. Not in three years. Not in one year. Now, today! Environment shapes me and my experience and it’s time to be in one … Continue Reading →

Nonsensical?

By fannieb
August 21, 2016
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I like for things to make logical sense, but more and more lately I’m relying on my feelings and intuitive sense instead of logic. I’m considering going to France, again. … Continue Reading →

Right Action

By fannieb
August 17, 2016
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What should I do tonight? I’ve got so much I should be doing but lately, I’m finding myself wanting to sit back and relax or go to bed early. And … Continue Reading →

Dear Mommy

By fannieb
August 15, 2016
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Well, Mommy I made it three years without you. And I’m alive. You planted a seed in me when you told Mark, the Hyundai car salesman, that a 3-year lease, … Continue Reading →