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 – march 2025
making peace with grief
my dear friend melanie has been an incredible source of love and support for both my mom and me as we’ve navigated the loss of my dad. a while ago, she said something that stayed with me—that we will always grieve him. and she’s right. grief doesn’t have an expiration date. losing my dad has… Continue reading making peace with grief
things i want to remember – part 26
i don’t want to lose track of the random thoughts swirling in my mind, so i’ve been jotting them down in the notes section of my phone. i’m sharing them in the hope that they resonate with you, too. if this is your first visit, welcome! you can find the other parts of this series… Continue reading things i want to remember – part 26
screw it, i’m eating tater tots – episode 72
if you’re new to my blog, welcome! here is an explanation of the tater tot post. what tater tots are made of when i began this post back in 2019, it was by accident—as most things on this blog tend to be. it started as a collection of random musings that didn’t really deserve an entire post.… Continue reading screw it, i’m eating tater tots – episode 72
seven questions
remember when i mentioned in my q&a post that i was going to start posting on different days and finally share some of the drafts that have been sitting for years? well, today is one of those days! i didn’t even plan to share this one today—look at me go! i first started writing this… Continue reading seven questions
what i kept – february 2025
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 – february 2025