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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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First-Time Dog Airstream Adventures: Lessons and Memories
Read More: First-Time Dog Airstream Adventures: Lessons and MemoriesWith JoJo, our newest pup, settling in at home, I find myself thinking about those small but memorable moments when a dog experiences something for the very first time. Thinking About Firsts I remember Lonnie’s first trip in the Airstream. She was only nine months old, and we had just welcomed her into our lives…
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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…