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Christmas Spirit in the Suburbs
Read More: Christmas Spirit in the SuburbsHaving grown up in San Francisco and then living in major cities, I never thought I’d love being in the ’burbs. (Yes, I know, I should probably write suburbs.) Jay and I have been in our town for the past five years, and I’m happy to say we truly love it here. What’s to love?…
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The Power of Words: Achieving Dreams Through Intention
Read More: The Power of Words: Achieving Dreams Through IntentionSometimes Facebook can be useful. Today, a memory popped up, reminding me that 13 years ago, I publicly declared my dream of owning an Airstream trailer. There is power in words, especially words written on a social media platform that is nearly impossible to delete (emotionally, not technically). For me, stating what I wanted for…
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Our New Family Member: JoJo the Rescue Dog
Read More: Our New Family Member: JoJo the Rescue DogI read somewhere that the moment you decide to spend your life with a dog, you fall in love, while also knowing you’re signing up for a heartbreak one day. Earlier this year, Butters was diagnosed with kidney disease, and our hearts broke into a thousand little pieces. As the months went on, we slowly…
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Finding Peace Among a Growing To-Do List
Read More: Finding Peace Among a Growing To-Do ListEven though I’m taking most of December off, my to-do list keeps growing each day. I love the small satisfaction of checking things off, but somehow I can’t keep up. Thoughts of running errands, doing paperwork, and finishing home duties are cluttering my mind. I know I’m not alone in this; many of us are…
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Finding Meaning Everyday
Read More: Finding Meaning EverydayOpening Up. Writing feels available to me now. Once I started writing, and even just thinking about writing, I found myself wanting to do nothing else. The timing could not have been better. After a busy year of work, minor injuries, and navigating Butters’ health issues, I finally feel I have the mental and emotional…
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Remembering My Dad: A Death Valley Tribute
Read More: Remembering My Dad: A Death Valley TributeOn the 12th anniversary of my dad’s passing, I looked back at photos from our 2023 trip to Death Valley. This anniversary was a moment to reflect on the process of grief and healing I had been on. As I thought about the trip, I felt a sense of sadness and closure. Scattering my dad’s…
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Write to live
Read More: Write to liveWinter is a time for renewal I have long wanted to sit quietly and write. However, in recent years, life became hectic. I felt like I was always running…moving forward but never stopping to just be. Now is the moment for me to regain my sense of purpose through writing. I spent all day today…
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Dear Rosie
Read More: Dear RosieLast week, we laid Rosie to rest. One of life’s most significant challenges is to say goodbye to a being that you love. Besides the immense emptiness, what’s also painful is knowing whether or not you made the right decision for an innocent being who can’t tell you what they need. I cannot write about…