So, we’re about to turn over the calendar to a new year. And 2025 was…a lot #whew. While it’s tradition to celebrate a new year on January 1, I tend to wait until spring to mark the new year (not surprising, since I’m an Aries). There is one tradition I follow faithfully*. December 31st is…
Category: What I’m Listening To
What I’m Reading: July 7-13, 2025
Here are some links to stuff I’m reading this week. First, I’ll start off with my recent rant on my Other Blog about the National Women’s Soccer League. A must-read from Shea Butter FC: “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” As someone with Mexican ancestry, these last nine months have been incredibly…
Time Together: Rediscovering My Favorite Portland Band, the Dharma Bums
Several weeks ago, I was having a conversation with an east coast friend, and the Pacific Northwest music scene came up, which made me remember the Dharma Bums.
What I’m Listening To: Let’s Fix Work
My friend Laurie Ruettimann has a brand new podcast called “Let’s Fix Work” and it is fantastic! Laurie and her guests have interesting, thought-provoking discussions about the often confusing relationship between employees and management. And for those of us who believe that blowing up our career is the right move, Laurie and her guests talk…


