The rom-com lie.

*Written October 24th (my mom told me to publish this immediately after I read it to her; hi mom: love … More

To the now.

Considering it’s “Back to the Future” day I’ve done a little thinking on my…wait. Future? Past? Present? I guess I … More

Last week many celebrated the birthday of my amazing mother, Sheila. We first enjoyed a warm, espresso martini evening complete with a … More

This last week I got to spend time with my sister, Hilary, and my brother in law, Ron at their … More

Writing today from Gate B9 in Taipei, waiting for a plane to- you guessed it- Phnom Penh, Cambodia. I’ve spent … More

I find it difficult to trust people, and I believe that stemming from that lack of trust comes me being … More

Today is what I call a Washington day: overcast, slate grey, hints of fog drifting over the sound, and a … More

It had been almost two and a half years since I had last set eyes on the Seattle city lights, … More

All may seem quiet on the Southeast Asian front in the life of Anna- however it’s anything but. Hence my … More

I’m sitting at my wonderful desk with my Panpuri diffuser wafting lemongrass into the air, the kittens are making their … More