This year has been a blatant reminder of how quickly things can be taken away from us such as people in Puerto Rico who are still without electricity or transgender people in the military facing uncertainty about being able to keep their jobs. It is so important to appreciate what we have because we may not … Continue reading Giving thanks after Thanksgiving
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I like my slow cooker for the convenience of knowing that dinner can be waiting for us at the end of a busy day. There are things I've made in the slow cooker that were good and others that were less so, but I wouldn't have characterized anything I made in the slow cooker as … Continue reading The Chef and the Slow Cooker: Book review and a giveaway
"The problem with writing an autobiography is it's hard to know how it's supposed to end." So begins an autobiographical performance piece that I am working on for The Plagiarists Theatre Company's upcoming salon. An artists' salon is an opportunity for a group of individuals to share work that has been developed independently inspired by a single theme. They … Continue reading See me at The Plagiarists’ Year X Salon – Rip it up
Recently a good friend and mentor from my work transferred back to Washington, D.C. after her yearlong rotation in Chicago. Before she left, a few of us were standing around the common area in our office. Someone suggested that we do a roast/celebration for my friend during her last team meeting with us. They said I should tell … Continue reading Even strong women cry (sometimes at work)
Scary clowns are always a popular theme around Halloween, and we are likely to see even more of them this year because of the movie IT. So, what can you do if you hate scary clowns? Where can you hide? Luckily, I am here to help. Below are a ten things you can do to completely … Continue reading 10 (ineffective) ways to avoid scary clowns this Halloween
Kim Z. Dale 