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
Tag: Favorite Things
what i kept – january 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 – january 2025
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
366 grateful days of 2024
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
screw it, i’m eating tater tots – episode 69
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
where i’m finding comfort
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