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
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. i ordered a card for anna off etsy, and it came all the way from the uk. 💙 we borrowed my dad's old recliner for mike while he… Continue reading what i kept – february 2026
if you’re new to my blog, welcome! here is an explanation of the tater tot post. different perspective one of my blogging friends shared something new about her neighborhood in new york city — it made me think about where i live. i’m in the suburbs of chicago, and what many people — especially transplants like me,… Continue reading screw it, i’m eating tater tots – episode 76
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 – january 2025
in february, i mentioned a book i was reading called instant karma. it was filled with lovely little pieces of wisdom—some i already knew and others i needed to learn. i borrowed it from the library but soon realized i needed to buy it because to fully absorb its wisdom, it would take me months… Continue reading instant karma
over the past several years, i've noticed an increasing number of strange occurrences in my life. while these events may have been ongoing for much longer, my awareness of them began to develop around five years ago. i have explored and written about some of these fascinating experiences over the years. my tattoo story heaven… Continue reading hugs from the universe
A Grace Full Life 