kirsten birkelandCompassNo socks. No socks, Paul reminded himself as he got ready to put on sandals for Joy’s latest forced march vacation activity: The local…Dec 26, 2023Dec 26, 2023
kirsten birkelandTIL… Perception Meet Reality.What we learn when we see what people really think..Oct 20, 2023Oct 20, 2023
kirsten birkelandWomen Speakers: Why Does Self-Criticism Come Before Self-Assessment?There’s a lot to be optimistic about in terms of how women can show up powerfully: We’re moving beyond our imposter syndrome, we’re killing…Jun 21, 2023Jun 21, 2023
kirsten birkelandBeachedThanks to a wily developer, there is one tiny patch of sand in Oregon not open to the public, and for a few years, I was able to visit the…May 9, 2022May 9, 2022
kirsten birkelandA Building & A BeanIt wasn’t the presence of the little red welts all over his blonde-haired legs that caused me to worry. I’d suspected we’d see hives on him…May 8, 2022May 8, 2022
kirsten birkelandEvery Fucking DayI wake up promising myself that I will have an intention for the day. I lie with my head on the pillow, waking up to my intention to…Nov 21, 2020Nov 21, 2020