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

Favorite Things, Grief, Soul Homework, Tater Tots

screw it, i’m eating tater tots – episode 68

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

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

Birds, Favorite Things, Grief, Humor, Life, Migraine, Pets, What I Kept

what i kept – october 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 – october 2024

Birds, Blogging, Childhood, Favorite Things, Life, Writing

orion questionnaire

my friend jill recently shared a link to an article where louise erdrich answered questions from the orion website. the questions are designed to "get to know our favorite writers by exploring the sacred and mundane." i thought these were great questions for getting to know anyone, so i wanted to share them here. feel… Continue reading orion questionnaire