I write this “not-a-blog” as an ordinary woman of ordinary intelligence who admits that her experience can only present a biased view of the world. I simply want to share this ordinary process in a coherent, accessible way. OK?

I am not an expert on anything except maybe the fine arts of procrastination and self-deprecation. I am passionate about politics, poetry, raising my bright, intelligent, creative teen daughter, books, cats, coffee, wine, creative writing.

Once upon a time, I was a journalist, and I find that the traits that made me want to become a journalist in the first place still affect the way I gather information and attempt to make sense of this mess of a world.

I am not more right than you are. I am just different.