Shelf Life
I published a short essay to kick off the transition of moving the family back across the country. Read Shelf Life on Medium. https://medium.com/@lanek/shelf-life-c88c0cb5ed7a?sk=08a7a866093fcfe4888539a6ff38f8ad
Gym childcare saves lives
The end of the first season of How Do You Do the podcast is here! I talk about moving past excuses, time crunches, family limitations, and other hurdles toward a fitness mindset with longterm benefits. And we make jokes about how much we miss the gym. Listen to the podcast!
Chunk away at the projects
I run a small consulting business, which needs to weave into my life as a mother and military spouse. Stay-at-home orders almost HARPOONED any productivity that I could muster this spring. There was a lot of out loud shouting (better than in my head or into a pillow, I guess?) and there was a lot … Continue reading Chunk away at the projects
Best of 2019
Links to a short list of my favorite essays from 2019 have sat in a Pages file, open on my desktop, for more than two months since I picked them out. The last year was great for writing, including a 30-day series in April, plus an online course with Natalie Goldberg and a few submissions … Continue reading Best of 2019
Editing 101 – knot my strong suit
I am knot a quilter. Yes, that was an intentional pun. I am a semi-proficient knitter when locked in a sensory deprivation chamber in which I can focus entirely on the next stitch and avoid any outside stimulation. I have been known to crochet cute hats. I am attempting to learn embroidery and realizing that … Continue reading Editing 101 – knot my strong suit
Streaking
Over a 30-day period spanning the month of April, I published 20 different essays as part of a writing streak during which I attempted to publish something once a day. Since the last essay of the streak was published at the end of April, I have published ONCE. Nearly three months have passed and I … Continue reading Streaking
Beach ball arms
Along with the new podcast element I hope to add a written element through Medium.com. I have started a collection titled "How Do You Do" that will house essays and show notes from the podcast, with new material added weekly (even if there isn't a fresh audio episode.) First up, an essay about introductions into … Continue reading Beach ball arms
Tuba Lessons
I found an article in the community paper about a Tuba Christmas event happening near our house. I rushed outside and pointed to the paper and screeched to my husband that we must go. There are many reasons for this, the bulk of them which are written about in my latest post. You can find … Continue reading Tuba Lessons
How Do You Do – Episode 1 is here!
It's out the door. It's not particularly pretty, but creating it was following through on an inspiration I have had for more than a year. I also know it will only get better with time. Consider this a sample, a rough idea of what is yet to come, put together by yours truly. Coming soon, … Continue reading How Do You Do – Episode 1 is here!
Mud Latte 