Photo: Haifa, Israel Dear Self, No matter where you are, certain conditions are conducive to successfully meeting your quota. They…
Tuesday Pep Talk
Dear Self, It’s 2AM in Israel and you really should go to sleep. Jet lag is kicking ass again, but…
Traveling and Writing=No Bueno
Greetings from Israel! It’s our second day here and let me tell you, I am just barely sitting down at…
Wednesday Pep Talk
Dear Self, You expected to find an adorable cafe in which you’d turn words into literary magic and you’d be…
Monday Pep Talk
Dear Self, Bonjour! You are sitting in your cute Parisian apartment, the kids are asleep, your finally-finished-outline sits bound before…
Vacation Departure Checklist
Whenever I go on vacation, I like to make lists. Okay, I admit, I like lists even when I’m not…
Monday Pep Talk
Dear Self, You’ve got a lot of work to do this week before you get on a plane and jet-set…
Lessons I’ve Learned …
Stay away from the time-suckers. Avoid the “Pig-Pen” personalities who want to bring you down with their dust storm of…
Summer Bucket List
1. trip to Paris 2. swim in Mediterranean 3. beach trips 4. camping 5. make popsicles for the kids 6.…
Thursday Pep Talk
Dear Self, Eyes on the prize, head in the game. Keep moving forward with your plans. Claw at your end-goal…
Teresa Shimogawa 