i’ve been keeping a gratitude journal since september 2021—just a simple 50-cent spiral notebook that was meant for ella’s schoolwork. each morning, before anything else, i take a moment to jot down what i’m grateful for. it’s not always easy, but it’s become a meaningful part of my daily routine. last year, i shared 365… Continue reading 366 grateful days of 2024
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
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
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
recently, while commenting on my friend steve's blog, we connected over the wild edge of sorrow—a book that’s brought comfort to both of us. i first discovered the book through my dear friend jill, who shared it on her blog. it came to me just when i was working through the complex grief of losing… Continue reading the books that found me: my top ten soul homework reads
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
A Grace Full Life 