The sun has finally parted through the clouds, blessing us with its glorious presence. How I’ve missed you, our collective heart sings. I’m daydreaming of continuously bright days, buds on the trees, and the simple pleasures of spring. It will come, as it always does, the calm after the storm. And we will appreciate it … Continue reading Die Sonne Scheint
Photo by Ivan Aleksic on Unsplash Admittedly, life can sometimes be . . . a lot. Work at work, work at home, work in relationships, work on ourselves – lots and lots of work piles up into a mountain. And, though we may work all day long chipping away at that pile, somehow we wake … Continue reading Loophole
Photo by Mae Mu on Unsplash I return to you today to tell the story of The Waffle, which entered my life this past Wednesday, July 13, 2022. My son, who is almost six years old, is entertaining a phase of eating a snack before bedtime. He has embraced the ritual fully, not skipping any … Continue reading The Waffle
Photo by Omar Flores on Unsplash Two years, one month later . . . I returned to the office. Albeit a different office for a different job in a different state. Still! The cubicle, the computer, the office background noise – it’s nice to be back. Please note: I definitely did not want to go back to the … Continue reading At Long Last, I Returned to Work at the Office
This month I turn 31! The past year has seen the navigation of packing up my life, moving across the country, and starting again. It has been fun and challenging in the good kind of ways. Though always a work in progress, I’ve seen positive self-growth, healthy relationship adjustments, and I’ve defined new boundaries with … Continue reading A 31st Birthday Review
Photo by Muhammad Muzamil on Unsplash Welcome, 2022! To get started, let’s take a moment to fill our own love bucket for ourselves. Why? Because we are awesome, even if we don’t always notice. Each day, you are your own unique version of yourself. You, in and of yourself, matter. A very important teacher in … Continue reading New Year, Same Glorious You
Photo by Laura Beth Snipes on Unsplash My friend Jennifer is hosting a New Year’s Eve party and wondered during our most recent phone call how she would entertain her guests leading up to the ball drop. We cycled through a few options before I remembered the best way to spend time with folks: playing … Continue reading A Fun and Easy Party Game
Photo by Matt on Unsplash Season’s Greetings from California! I hope everyone had a lovely time with family and/or friends and that the pumpkin pie turned out okay. I’ve enjoyed myself thoroughly over the past week, though my pumpkin pie crust got burned. But that’s okay because the chocolate pie turned out great! All other … Continue reading Season’s Greetings from CA
Photo by Nathan Lemon on Unsplash The other day I found myself in the midst of a controversial discussion – my least favorite place to be. Due to my overall discomfort, I mostly just let the other person talk. When I finally found some courage and words that I felt could help, I began sharing. … Continue reading How to Deal with Foolish People You Can’t Please
A gray, foggy morning on the California coast. Over Labor Day weekend, my family got to tag-along with the in-laws for their annual camping trip. I am not the type to get excited about camping – all the preparation, discomfort, and endless outdoors keep me from being a full-on camping enthusiast. Yet a week prior, … Continue reading A Trick for Living in the Moment
The Honest Journey 