Anecdotal Evidence

Anecdotal Evidence

Narratives for the telling... snap-shots of a human navigating parenthood, leadership, and life. I am an author, a scientist, a product leader, and a coach. Anecdotal Evidence is a compendium of stories about food, family, philosophy, and life.
30
Jun
How the Universe and Manifestation Work

How the Universe and Manifestation Work

How did I get here? Perseverance and hard work got me here, but emotions were also involved—I am and always will be a follower of signs.
4 min read
25
Jun
Parenting a Teenager—I have feelings.

Parenting a Teenager—I have feelings.

My son graduated from primary school. Watching him grow up has been a joy. As a mother, I have feelings. I have fears. I second-guess everything I have ever said or done. I feel his successes and failures as if they are my own.
3 min read
05
May
Learn what to Cut Out from Storytelling, Podcasts, and Life

Learn what to Cut Out from Storytelling, Podcasts, and Life

Most of us need a harbinger of truth to pull us back from the growing chasm created by politics. A Kalyana Mithra is a 'good or admirable friend'. They offer mentorship, act as a guide or spiritual ally, and contribute to spiritual and ethical growth. In writing, these are our editors and producers.
5 min read
17
Apr
Compromise vs. Sacrifice

Compromise vs. Sacrifice

When you say the wrong thing at the wrong time, ego shows up and leaves you with your foot in the mess. This affects friendships, careers, and romantic relationships. How do we choose between compromising or sacrificing ourselves?
8 min read
11
Apr
Living with Fibroids

Living with Fibroids

Is this what it all comes down to? What are fibroids, and how did they affect my weight loss journey? The long read.
10 min read
27
Mar
What do exposition and 'sausage making' have in common?

What do exposition and 'sausage making' have in common?

I've been firing on all cylinders in the last week. My daughter caught a debilitating stomach virus. I ended up self-medicating with YouTube videos and experimented with social media. I rubbed my daughter's belly and sang, "belly ache, belly ache, go away, go away." She's better now.
1 min read
13
Nov
What works for you fails for me

What works for you fails for me

The odds are stacked against me. But I am not a statistic.
5 min read
25
Oct
36-hour fasting following injury

36-hour fasting following injury

6 min read
05
Sep
The  privilege of experience — explained with cake.

The privilege of experience — explained with cake.

Generation X knows how to work hard. At least, that’s a phrase thrown about from time to time. It’s not that we work hard. Time in the…
5 min read
25
Jul
Nuance with Context vs. Absolutes

Nuance with Context vs. Absolutes

10 min read