Big ol’ roundup: October 10, 2025
I’ve given up on assigning any regular frequency to these roundups. Life has been incredibly busy, but I’m always making random notes in my phone about things I want to include in my roundup when I get around to it. I’m getting around to it today in large part because my daughter is off with her Dad on an Adventure Guides trip. Might go crazy and take a yoga class tonight. Here’s the roundup!
Quote of the week:
“Only if we understand, can we care. Only if we care, we will help. Only if we help, we shall be saved.” –Jane Goodall, rest in peace
What I’m reading:
I started The Antidote by Karen Russell the morning after hosting a sleepover with my daughter’s friends, which was not smart. I was having a hard time getting into it, so I jumped over to The Slip by Lucas Schaefer. Then I realized that I had The Antidote as a library loan due 10/13, so now I’m back to that and hoping to finish in time. Gotta love the library deadlines!
What I’m listening to:
Having It All: What Data Tells Us About Women’s Lives and Getting the Most Out of Yours by Corinne Low. It’s so, so good. Highly recommend for all women.
What I’m watching:
I haven’t had much time for shows, but I finally finished The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox on Hulu. Wow. I also got sucked into Unknown Number: The High School Catfish on Netflix. OMG. That’s all I have to say on that one. I’m now watching Monster: The Ed Gein Story on Netflix because I have a possibly-unhealthy fascination with serial killers.
Writing news:
I’m in the middle of writing a new novel, which is still taking shape, and I’m getting ready for another book launch! MOTHER IS A VERB releases on February 17. I got the idea for this book upon falling into the vortex of “momfluencers.” It’s part thriller, part drama, and I always weave in some humor.

Interesting things I learned recently:
Get ready for a massive brain dump here… (courtesy of the Notes app in my phone):
What I’m grateful for:
My daughter! She turned 8 last weekend. She is my very favorite human being and watching her grow is the greatest giftLots of activities lately—karate, soccer games, birthday parties, mom-and-me book club, park hangouts, playdates, cousin-filled gatherings. Never a dull moment! The Halloween decorations are OUT! Costumes have been selected!Ohana Fest with my guy. Seeing Eddie Vedder sing “Hey Jude” was a highlight for meGetting back to double-digit long runs. After running the Boston Marathon in April, I dialed back on mileage and intensity. I’ve got some loose race plans for 2026 so getting back into it! This is my favorite time of year to run. The skies are beautiful (see below)Recent snapshots:









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