Family, Grief, Humor, Life, Photography

a year of selfies – 2024

in january 2023, i started taking daily selfies—a small, personal ritual i wrote about last december in a post called a year of selfies. i published that post four days before my dad received the results of a bone scan that would change our lives forever. i’ve always used photos to document my life—not necessarily… Continue reading a year of selfies – 2024

Favorite Things, Grief, Life, Nonsense, Tater Tots

screw it, i’m eating tater tots – episode 69

if you’re new to my blog, welcome! here is an explanation of the tater tot post. sitting around the fire last week, i spent some time browsing uncommon goods. if you’ve never checked it out, i highly recommend giving it a look. it’s a little on the pricey side, but true to its name, it’s full of… Continue reading screw it, i’m eating tater tots – episode 69

Anxiety, Favorite Things, Grief, Life, Migraine, Music, Soul Homework

where i’m finding comfort

thanksgiving was a little tougher this year, which is why this post is coming a bit later than usual. i had a lighthearted tater tot post ready to share, but it didn’t feel right. holidays are especially hard when you're grieving, and even more so when the person you’re grieving loved those holidays as much… Continue reading where i’m finding comfort

Family, Favorite Things, Grief, Life, What I Kept

what i kept – november 2024

i began writing this monthly post unintentionally in may 2022, motivated by an unexpected and deeply personal loss. your engagement with these posts means so much to me. i wasn’t sure i would continue after that summer, but now, it has become a cherished part of my monthly routine. thank you for reading along each month.… Continue reading what i kept – november 2024

Favorite Things, Grief, Soul Homework, Tater Tots

screw it, i’m eating tater tots – episode 68

if you’re new to my blog, welcome! here is an explanation of the tater tot post. as you read this, i’ll be prepping for my second colonoscopy in just eight months. you can find out why i’m back for another one here. this time, i’m also getting an endoscopy—long story, but i’ll spare you the details for… Continue reading screw it, i’m eating tater tots – episode 68