I look back fondly at the early days of Amazon—you know, back when it just sold books. Ahhh, the good old days. When I first discovered Amazon, I was living in Japan. My husband was in the military and we were stationed there. We had a small...
Palm Sunday: The start of Holy Week in Christian circles. We went out through the redwood forest to the same church we were married in to hear my mom sing songs with the choir that I had heard since my head only reached her waistband. The building...
Have you ever listened to yourself mid-conversation and thought, “Wait… why do I sound like that?” Because same. Somehow, we all become vocal chameleons, shifting our tone, pitch, pace, and personality depending on who we’re talking to. Not in a...
What is Grief, really? There’s a quiet heartbreak that settles into the body when we lose something—whether it’s a person, a place, or even a version of ourselves. What many don’t realize is that all loss deserves to be grieved. Grief isn’t reserved...
Recently my partner and I shacked up together and what I was not expecting was the amount of spices he would arrive with when he moved in! Perhaps I should not have been surprised as he is a great cook 🙂 I realized fairly quickly that I would have a...
I shop too much. I like to buy things that make me smile or happy. Sometimes, this is long-lived happiness like the wonderful art hanging throughout my home. Sometimes, it is fleeting like the aromatherapy burner I bought at Christmas and have yet...
Today was grey and overcast. Rain was softly spitting. I carried my granddaughter, Mavis, outside for a minute as we ran between her house and mine, and the moments in it had us both giggling, and her squinting with her entire face. Once inside...
How Music and Movies Carry Our Memories and Ease Our Minds There are certain songs that do more than just play in the background. They transport you. Within the first few notes, you are no longer folding laundry, driving your kids to practice, or...
So by popular demand, I’m going to start writing a bit about my gardening experience. First, I’m no expert. I’m a ameteur backyard gardener and at best i’m muddling about until I find the information I need to make something...
In challenging times, a little positivity can go a long way. One of my favorite ways to stay grounded, motivated, and optimistic is with affirmations. What Are Affirmations? Affirmations, also known as positive affirmations, are short...