Author Archives: Theodora Goss

I keep seeing articles of various sorts about “Finding Your Purpose.” I think they’re about the wrong thing. Nowadays, we’re all supposed to find our purpose in life: the fundamental reason we were born, the thing we are supposed to … Continue reading →

I’m decorating my new apartment. It’s not that new anymore, actually — I moved in June, but then I immediately went to a literary convention, and then to teach up in Maine, and then I had a few weeks to … Continue reading →

If envy turned you green, there are days I would look like a cucumber. At the moment, I’m reading Dani Shapiro’s Still Writing: The Perils and Pleasures of a Creative Life. In it, she talks about how difficult writing is: … Continue reading →

“Remember who you are. Accessorize accordingly.” –Justine Musk I love this quotation from the fabulous Justine Musk. It sounds like fashion advice, but of course it’s more than that. It’s life advice. The first part says, remember who you are. … Continue reading →

I redesigned my website.  Did you notice? Well, not redesigned exactly, but changed the images, changed some of the organization. I’m also updating the pages. I suppose it’s because I feel as though I’ve crossed yet another threshold. And now … Continue reading →

Recently, I tried a new face cream. Big mistake. Within three days of starting to use it, I had a red rash across my face. I’d been so careful, too: I’d read all the ingredients, and nothing looked irritating. But … Continue reading →

Once again, this summer, I’m recovering from jet lag. I’ve done a lot of traveling . . . This time, I traveled with my daughter to Los Angeles and San Francisco to visit family. Travel is always a disruption, no … Continue reading →