Back in December, I was given a set of really cute, purse-sized notebooks as one of my birthday gifts. My family and friends know me well. They know autumn is my favorite season, that I like cute, small things, and that I like to write. While admiring the pretty, golden leaf design on one of the notebooks, I … Continue reading A Year of Gratitude, Part 1
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A Sad Milestone
By the end of most nights, I am so tired that I can fall asleep pretty quickly. There's always that odd night now and then, when there's too much on my mind and it takes forever to fall asleep. Last night was one of those nights. Something was troubling me in the back of my … Continue reading A Sad Milestone
Incidents of Coincidence
Coincidences happen all the time. Sometimes, they happen so subtly that we barely give them any thought. We may pause for a second, trying to grasp at the connection, but by then the moment is gone. Other times, the coincidence is so startling or obvious that we are stunned with clarity, and at the same … Continue reading Incidents of Coincidence
Growing Up
It's bittersweet for me to say that Emily will be starting preschool in less than two weeks. She is so excited! I am a mess. I'm excited for her, but also a mix of amazed, worried, proud, sad, eager... Being a teacher, I've always heard parents marvel at how quickly their child has grown up. … Continue reading Growing Up
A Life List
In a mere 2 and a half years, I will be turning 40. My older brother passed away when he was that age, and so I've been doing a lot of thinking lately. Thinking about my life. Thinking about how many blessings I've been fortunate to experience or have to call my own. Thinking about … Continue reading A Life List
Moxie and Mishaps 