March and all its madness are upon us! Can you believe it? Here are some books, movies, shows, podcasts, and playlists to check out! Enjoy! #substack #whatif #AngiesPeeks #recommendations #read #subscribe #books #Booksky🩵📚
Have you ever been overwhelmed by the mental tug-of-war that is life? It exists everywhere. So how do we cope? I had a few thoughts on how the pursuit of wonder can help. Hope you enjoy the read. #whatif #substack #subscribe #read #wonder #booksky🩵📚 #whales #explore
Why does the tradition of the games endure? Why do we keep tuning in? As the Winter Olympics come to a close, and we reflect on the drama of it all, I had a few thoughts on what keeps us tuning in. #whatif #substack #milancortina2026 #subscribe #read #BookSky🩵📚
As we approach Valentine's Day and Random Acts of Kindness Week, I found Bad Bunny's Super Bowl billboard gave me food for thought this week. Is love winning? #whatif #substack #lovewins #love #kindness #randomactsofkindnessweek #subscribe #read
So many great books, and films, and podcasts, and shows...and so little time...But here are my monthly recommendations, with a slightly refreshed look. Hope you find something good to try! #whatif #substack #books #recommendations #subscribe
What do you do in a moment of crisis like this? What does history teach us? Will we ever learn? #standupforjustice #standwithminnesota #whatif #substack #read #subscribe #booksky🩵📚 #fightforjustice #iceoutnow
Feeling a little blue this January? I know the feeling. Here are a few ideas to put a little spring in your step! Happy Friday! ❄️ #whatif #substack #winter #winterdoldrums #read #subscribe #booksky🩵📚
Do you remember when you started your career and what drew you to it? This week, I have a short reflection on making choices. I hope you enjoy it. Have a great weekend! 😊 #whatif #substack #lifechoices #wandering #writersjourney #subscribe
Welcome to 2026! New year, new media recommendations to get you through the beginning of winter. Hope some of these add a little sparkle to your January! ✨ #whatif #substack #bookrecommendations #monthlymeanderings #read #angiespeeks #subscribe #writersjourney
Here is the last blog for 2025. It was a tough one to write, given the week's news, so I hope you find some solace in this reflection. Wishing you a wonderful, hope-filled holiday✨ #whatif #substack #asyouwish #peace
Looking for a feel-good story that will remind you that there are good people out there? My recent interaction with a young candy shop worker reminded me of how we all need a little sweetness in our lives. Happy Holidays! #whatif #substack #subscribe #tistheseason #kindnessmatters #joy #SeesCandies
This week, I invite you to enjoy a brief moment of quiet reflection with me. I hope it evokes a small sense of peace and calm amidst the busyness of this time of year. ✨ #whatif #substack #blog #writersjourney #silence #poetry #peace
Have you ever experienced something that completely shifted your perspective? It's powerful when it happens. I recently had one of those shifts visiting Japan. This week, I return to my blog after my travels with some thoughts. Enjoy! #travel #japan #mindshift #perspective #kindness #joy
Time for the monthly recommendations! I'm posting a day early because of the Halloween mayhem tomorrow -- Hope you enjoy! Be safe and have a spooktacular holiday! 👻🎃🍁 #whatif #booksky📚🩵 #monthlymeanderings #books #read #mediarecommendations #writersjourney #substack #subscribe
What is a personal or professional milestone that matters to you? Why is it worthy of celebration? This week, the people behind the Wayback Machine @archive.org celebrated archiving 1 trillion webpages and it got me thinking. #whatif #milestones #waybackmachine #communitymatters #substack #subscribe
The human struggle with pain and imperfection is ubiquitous.. This last week, listening to different artists, writers, and poets share their stories, got me thinking about what we do with our pain. Hope this read connects with you. #whatif #substack #booksky🩵📚 #writer #human #empathy #wabisabi #art
Bay Area Peeps - you won't want to miss this awesome panel discussion! @litquake.org Come hear incredible stories of how finding your voice through writing can heal, restore, and provide a sense of purpose. Tickets: litquake2025.sched.com/event/28RVr/...
#CensorshipIsSo1984 Did you ever sneak a book, magazine, or TV show as a kid? Banned Books Week starts on Sunday, and the stakes couldn't be higher. I hope you'll take a moment to read this week's post! #Booksky📚🩵 #bannedbooksweek #freedomtoread #read #subscribe #substack #intellectualfreedom
Happy Friday! Happy Fall! As you get that cup of tea or pumpkin spice latte, here are this month's media recommendations to help you cozy up to the season. Enjoy! 🍁📚 #whatif #monthlymeanderings #books #fall #fallfavorites #bookrecommendations #read #substack #blog #subscribe
What if we all took a step back and remembered what it feels like to be a child? What if we challenged our perspectives? Opened our minds? This week's post reflects on taking that pause and what we might discover. Dive in! #whatif #childsplay #wonder #explore #imagine #substack #subscribe #share
Do you worry about stepping outside your comfort zone? This is posted a little late...but being on a writer's retreat has me thinking about a lot of things! Hope you enjoy a little insight into my own personal journey. 📚 #whatif #writersjourney #amwriting #takingrisks #comfortzone #subscribe
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In a world overflowing with rage and conflict, I wanted to take a moment in this week's post to highlight an encounter with a truly positive person. A little kindness goes a long way...🙂 #whatif #service #appreciation #gratitude #kindness #writerjourney #substack #subscribe #share #passiton
Feeling in between seasons? Wanting a cup of tea and wishing those summer nights weren't fading away? Here are this month's media recommendations to get you through that "awkward" transition period from summer to fall. Enjoy! #whatif #booksky🩵📚 #monthlymeanderings #read #media #substack #subscribe
Weekend challenge! Go on a blind date with a book...what opening line would grab you? Lure you in? In this week's post, I share those first lines that made me want to commit. Share your favorite #firstlines below. #whatif #read #booksky📚🩵 #books #substack #writersjourney #subscribe #subscribenow
Every now and then, a written line in something you read takes your breath away. This week I had one such experience... #whatif #booksky📚🩵 #writersjourney #sayingnothing #read #substack #subscribe
When we look closely at the world, what do we see? Who do we see? This week, inspired by an adventure in tide pooling, I consider the value of looking closely. Enjoy! #whatif #booksky📚🩵 #read #tidepools #writershjourney #amwriting #substack #steinbeck #subscribe
Want to wind down the summer with a good book? A good movie? Or some cool tunes? This month's media recs keep just that in mind! Enjoy! #whatif #booksky📚🩵 #monthlymeanderings #read #mediarecs #substack #subscribenow
Do you identify as ___? This week, I consider whether or not, in asking this question, we have lost sight of the bigger picture - the more complex picture. #whatif #booksky📚🩵 #read #substack #subscribe #art #writersjourney #writer #identity #human #waltwhitman #artist
What is the real value of a photograph? In a world where images are taken and shared within seconds, has the original intent behind photos changed? This week's post explores the significance of these captured memories in our lives. Enjoy! #whatif #booksky📚🩵 #photography #memories #read #subscribe
