What I Learned This Fall
One of the ways I intentionally practice appreciating the beautiful but so-very-ordinary stuff of real life and regular days is by keeping track of what I’m learning. My friend Emily is the mastermind behind this simple but meaningful practice. For several years now,...
If Life Doesn’t Look like What You Hoped For
I spent Thanksgiving alone this year. This isn’t the first time that I’ve FaceTimed from twelve hours away, wiped a tear or two from my eyes, turned up the music in my too-quiet apartment, and looked forward to Christmas. And it’s okay. Really, it...
My Favorite Black Friday Deals (Like $5 off Books at Amazon)
The once-a-year post of great deals is back, and this one is crazy good. I mean – $5 off a book purchase at Amazon is enough to make me happy. Add in everything else below, and Christmas has come early. (On Monday, we’ll be back to regularly scheduled...
Your Story Is Far from Over
There’s a game I like to play, and it never fails to catch people by surprise. Here’s how it works: I invite someone to grab coffee and once we’ve found a comfortable seat, our hands wrapped around a cup of something delicious, I look into their eyes and say these...
MY BOOK // Even If Not: Living, Loving, and Learning in the in Between
MY FAVORITE WRITING COMMUNITY
