I began writing this series in May of 2022, not intending to make it a tradition. But it stayed, and so did you. Thank you for showing up each month. Over time, I’ve realized these posts are really my own practice of the art of noticing. This idea has become more common lately, but the heart… Continue reading What I Kept – July 2026
Category: Grief
Screw It, I’m Eating Tater Tots (I Lied)
I said back in December that I was wrapping up the tater tot posts, feeling like they had kind of done what they were meant to do. But after taking some time off, I realized I actually missed writing them. Then I came across a picture on Pinterest that made me think of this series:… Continue reading Screw It, I’m Eating Tater Tots (I Lied)
What I Kept – March & April 2026
I thought I would have something to say by now. It’s been a month, almost two, and I keep waiting for the words to come together in a way that makes sense. I stepped away because life felt heavier than usual, and somewhere in that, writing stopped feeling natural. But I miss being here with… Continue reading What I Kept – March & April 2026
things i want to remember – part 34
if you’re here for the first time, welcome! you’ll be able to find the other parts of this series here. 1- i remember trick-or-treating once when i was maybe eleven or twelve. i was running to catch up to my friends. no one had waited for me. my best friend's mom saw me and said something… Continue reading things i want to remember – part 34
what i kept – november 2025
i began writing this series in may 2022, not intending to make it a tradition. but it stayed—and so did you. thank you for showing up each month. first day of november this reminds me of a tiktok i saw recently where someone said we are the calligraphy of everyone we've ever loved, no matter how… Continue reading what i kept – november 2025
what i kept – september 2025
i began writing this series in may 2022, not intending to make it a tradition. but it stayed—and so did you. thank you for showing up each month. my dad planted a branch years ago, just to see if it would grow. it did. my mom remembers the first shadow it cast, and how glad she… Continue reading what i kept – september 2025