Family, Favorite Things, Life, Tater Tots

screw it, i’m eating tater tots – episode 70

if you’re new to my blog, welcome! here is an explanation of the tater tot post. i'm loving the fact that we’re beginning the 15th year of my blog with episode 70 of tater tots. i was born in 1970, so it feels like this whole thing is a little gift from the universe. i couldn’t have… Continue reading screw it, i’m eating tater tots – episode 70

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

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

100 Things I Love, Childhood, Family, Favorite Things, Grief, Life

78 things my dad loved

i came up with this idea one day in september when i was really missing him. it felt like a meaningful way to honor him during his birthday month. then my mom suggested that we find 78 things (in place of 100) he loved in honor of what would have been his 78th birthday today,… Continue reading 78 things my dad loved

Family, Favorite Things, Grief, Life, Tater Tots

screw it, i’m eating tater tots – episode 67

if you’re new to my blog, welcome! here is an explanation of the tater tot post. waking up a few weeks ago, when my brother was visiting, i told him, my mom, and mike that i'd been having some odd moments. like, i thought my website hosting renewal was coming up, but then i realized i'd already… Continue reading screw it, i’m eating tater tots – episode 67