What If?

The Cure for Pessimism & Writing Your First Book

What If?

I love to thrift shop! Full stop with a high note.

Over the years, my thrift shop hauls have evolved. In my 20s and 30s, it was all about life staples: couches, dressers, side chairs—rarely a "wow," just functional needs.

Then came my "wishful thinking" phase: I’ll reupholster that chair or refinish that table! Spoiler: I didn’t. Those dreams were…