Month: August 2026

  • A Year of FillingTime (with AI Thinking Partners)

    The kids went back to school, and my husband and I drove over 1000 miles and climbed a lot of stairs last weekend. We returned to a quiet house. But this week’s post is not going to be about that. Instead, it’s a time to stop and reflect on one year of FillingTime. To do…

  • Bags in the Hallway

    For the second time in six months, California wouldn’t let me leave. Both times I got stuck for an extra night because of weather on the East Coast, and last week, it meant that I did not have any time to recover before I went directly back to work. I should have been exhausted, but…

  • Ten Miles in the California Sun

    Despite the fact I’m East Coast bred, I was born on the West Coast. The six months that I spent there as a baby have somehow seeped into my soul, and perhaps this is why I love hot summer days and the sunshine on my face. I’ve always credited my blonde hair and blue eyes…

  • Getting Caught in the Rain

    I spent most of last week fighting sickness. I crashed on Tuesday, missing the gym and most of the work day while languishing in bed or on the couch. My respite gave me enough power to be back at it on Wednesday with just a nap in the afternoon. I’ve been enjoying the golden hour…