Family, Favorite Things, Humor, Life, Tater Tots

screw it, i’m eating tater tots – episode 71

if you’re new to my blog, welcome! here is an explanation of the tater tot post. mismatched shoes many years ago, my grandma and her sister-in-law minnie spent a day shopping, back when women dressed in their finest for an outing. as hardworking farm wives, they treated themselves to a well-earned day in the city—wandering… Continue reading screw it, i’m eating tater tots – episode 71

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

Birds, Favorite Things, Grief, Humor, Life, Migraine, Pets, What I Kept

what i kept – october 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 – october 2024

Humor, Nonsense, Things I Want to Remember

things i want to remember | part 22

if you’re here for the first time, welcome! you’ll be able to find the other parts of this series here. 1- my friend over at my gen x playlist shared that they grew ten inches in just one year during junior high, which reminded me of my own growth spurt. because of that rapid growth, i… Continue reading things i want to remember | part 22