by SB Rawz | Jul 24, 2023 | The Deep Dive
In my early 20s, I was the assistant leader of a Girl Scout troop. It’s startling to realize those little cookie-sellers are now older than I was then… Looking back, several of the girls stand out in my memory and many have faded away. I remember the tiniest of the... by SB Rawz | May 29, 2023 | The Deep Dive
It’s been just over 10 years since I stepped onto a TEDx stage. I felt awfully snazzy for being included; even more so in the vintage dress and shiny new shoes I got for the event. For months now, I’ve been thinking that 10 years would be a nice time to review the... by SB Rawz | May 8, 2023 | Our Web of Interconnection, The Deep Dive
There’s just something special about New York bagels. I’m not talking about New York-style bagels. You can’t just get to a certain texture, chew, and size, call them New York, and go on about your business. I’m talking about bagels made in New York City, the kind you... by SB Rawz | Apr 10, 2023 | The Deep Dive
I recently saw a wasp for the first time this season. It buzzed past us as we ate lunch in the yard and I watched as it flew away, relieved that it didn’t hang out for a sniff or whatever it is they do to process their environment. Though I have long been training... by SB Rawz | Feb 20, 2023 | The Deep Dive
I could tell you – in painstaking detail, I could tell you – about the moment of ignition, the sounds and smells and burst of nothing into dancing flame as the match transformed from potential energy to kinetic. I could explain to you the way the match slid across the... by SB Rawz | Feb 6, 2023 | The Deep Dive
A couple of quick reminders in case you’re among the many of us who could use them:1. Planning does NOT equal CatastrophizingPlanning is a form of thoughtful doing with a focus on what we hope to be our future. I hope to have a long life and so I plan my money...