The Second Lunch

The best days end in exhaustion.

by Sam Tackeff | Nov 5, 2015 | Uncategorized

It’s just barely before midnight, so I’m about to put myself to bed. But I promised to linger here for a few minutes every day in November, so I’m doing my duty to myself, my brain, the words that have been asking to get out onto the page, and I’m showing up.

Puptron had a long day – as did I.

I got a special delivery from Sephora. I’m not usually fussy with my face, but I needed some spa-type face masks because I’m inspired lately to indulge in these things at home.

My mother enjoyed a wonderful afternoon with her grand-dog while I was out and about. We haven’t spent to much time apart yet (me and the pup), and she did a great job putting my crazy puppy parent anxiety at ease.

I got to treat her to lunch at home – an omelet, roasted eggplant, fennel salad with raita and gouda. She came with the roasted eggplant and gouda, so really, she was treating me!

I finished reading #Girlboss.

Dinner was salad, grilled chicken, and mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes came from Whole Foods. No shame – I’m happy with semi-home made when it means dinner in 15 minutes… and really any excuse to have some mashed potatoes.

There was a small slice of almond cream cake for dessert.

The weather was in the 70s on November 5th.

New England, you confuse me.

Some quick thoughts about reading before the clock strikes midnight.

by Sam Tackeff | Nov 4, 2015 | Books

Here’s a public intention:

I’d like to commit to an hour a day reading throughout November. This means an hour a day that I’m not spending watching television. (Caveat that books on tape count, in my book.)

I read fiction to escape. Particularly Swedish mysteries, young adult novels, and other fast paced books. I also like literature that makes me think critically. I like the hard stuff, but it takes me a while to get through.

I read to learn. I read to grow.

I read nonfiction business books, because for every book I read, I latch on to a golden nugget, and drive myself into action.

I like the blog the millions. Do you know it?

For the past several years, I’ve used Goodreads.com to organize my reading. Today I re-organized my shelves with some inspiration from a few friends. I added several categories including business, design, psychology, tech startups, and writing. I also added two categories for female and male authors. My goal is to have the tally swing towards female authors by the end of the year.

Tonight I have a date with #Girlboss before I go to bed. What are you reading?