A Mindful Migration

A Few Random Thoughts

June 1, 2021 by Tanya // 2 Comments

I truly am trying to get back into a blogging rhythm. Sometimes, though, the thought of creating compelling or even coherent posts keep me from writing, if we’re being honest. I have always marveled at those who can post every day AND write something I want to read. I tried writing something “fun” and failed (sticking with the honest mode) and decided that a stream of consciousness was the best I could do.

Hello. It’s Me Again.

May 25, 2021 by Tanya // 2 Comments

Back for the 458th time. I’m not even going to bother promising that I’m back. Clearly I’m here right now but for how long? Who knows? Now I’m not planning on leaving but I’m also not promising to faithfully be here every week. And yes, folks, that’s how you build an audience/community – by being deeply sporadic and unreliable. It’s amazing I make a dollar with this blog. Oh wait. I don’t. 😀

March Bookshelf: Hello, Remember Me?

April 13, 2021 by Tanya // 16 Comments

My name is Tanya and I am a book reader. Well, I was. Once upon a time I was a prolific book reader but lately – not so much. In fact, looking back, it looks like the last time I made an appearance on the Show Me Your Books Link-Up was almost a year ago. Gulp. But I’m back today. Fingers crossed, I won’t go away again either.

2021: Take Two

February 23, 2021 by Tanya // 3 Comments

I know. I said I was coming back. Gonna blog again and find joy and laughter every day. That was on January 5th. You probably don’t need me to remind you what happened the next day. Beyond the absolute horror and disgust I felt on January 6th during the Capitol Insurrection, I also felt a major “Welp. there goes 2021” energy that took some recovery time.

2021: I Like You Better Already

January 5, 2021 by Tanya // 4 Comments

Right? I mean I’m not stupid. Naïve? Sure. Sometimes. But straight-up stupid? Nah, except for my cat. I am stupid for my cat. I know all the many, many, many problems from 2020 didn’t magically disappear when the clock struck midnight and we all shouted Jumamji (just in case). Nope. They still exist but some brighter and better lights are also shining too.

10 Questions about Thanksgiving

November 17, 2020 by Tanya // 2 Comments

First up, let’s address the elephant … no wait … make that donkey in the room: we have a new president!!! It’s been an emotional rollercoaster of various highs, lows and WTF moments since the election, but mostly I feel a deep sense of relief, like maybe every day won’t end (or begin) with a primal scream. I’ll share more thoughts about this later but in celebration, let’s act like we’re not in the midst of surging pandemic and talk turkey.