Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me! Happy Birthday dear me-eeee, happy birthday to me! To honor this small occasion, I chose a writing prompt that suited me just right and set me up for a little daydream. Birthdays always make me think forward instead of backward. It seems like people ask what’s next […]
Happy Monday, reading friends. The long winter’s nap is right around the corner, yes? I love this time of year. It is time to reflect on what you’ve read, revisit your bookshelf, build your stack, and set aspirations for a year of reading ahead. Push up your nerd glasses and get giddy with me. Let’s […]
The weekend after Thanksgiving is a treat, isn’t it? It is meant for rest and leftovers and maybe some holiday decor, too. I have gone to bed before 9:15 for the last three days, and my favorite leftover this year was my mom’s pumpkin cheesecake. The Christmas tree is up, and the house is lit. […]
Today is one of my favorite days of the year. I love this holiday. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. I hope your thankful list is long and makes you smile. I know that mine grows by the minute. What are you doing today? This morning, we are off to a two-mile Turkey Trot. Our […]
Happy Thanksgiving week, friends. I am getting a head start on my list. This year, I am grateful for: My house Clean water Dishwashers Health Little aches and flags from within that humble and remind me that I need to be mindful of self-care The father of my children who is the whipped cream and […]
October was a beautiful month in Colorado. For the first time in a number of years, there wasn’t any snow to dampen our leafy spirits, nor did we contend with any major wind. The result was a luscious landscape of autumn, and we got to enjoy it for weeks. When Anne of Green Gables said […]
Isn’t October lovely? I think this is the most beautiful October I remember in recent years. With no wind or snow storm to deter them, the trees are standing in their glory. While walking amongst them this week, I listened to a podcast about creativity and writing. One of the speakers described herself as creative […]
Harper loves being a 4th grader and is digging the opportunities that the big kids get. She is part of her school’s “Safety Patrol,” is raising money for a class tarantula, and is joining the school choir. She is planning a complete redo of her room as a Christmas gift to herself. Currently, her room […]
Wednesday, September 22, 2021: Autumnal Equinox Does it make you giddy inside? May your tomorrows be filled with crisp air, comforting scents, hoodies and boots, blankets, fires, and crunching ‘neath your feet. May it feel like a familiar hug and sound like a favorite song. Today I am sharing a quick glimpse of home to […]
There are so many returns to make this time of year! Kids and teachers return to school and families return to a schedule. We return to meal planning and Saturday morning loads of laundry and Sunday afternoon grocery shopping. I return to the weekly grind, as well. I love a good routine. Yes, to a […]
