My son is home for winter break…hooray! Yesterday we made cookies and I’m pretty sure we’ll make more today. And probably tomorrow too. Because Christmas. And cookies. I happened upon these eco-friendly toothbrushes the other day. I’ve already placed an order and can’t wait to try them. Good for teeth, and much better for our [...]
I’ve been working on my essays for the holiday run of Just Five Things, and they just feel…good. I had doubts about running it this December (December 2-13) since autumn has been extra full over here. October was a month-long, online journaling workshop and then I went right into Gratitude Week. All the while I’ve [...]
I’ve developed a small ritual. A ritual so small, it might seem silly. But a ritual nonetheless - one I never miss, one to which I actually look forward. The ritual involves a few dedicated moments before I fall asleep each night. I don’t need my journal, I don’t need candles or essential oils, I [...]
I was pouring through my journal filled with quotes the other day. I like to look through these quotes from time to time. They’ve all meant something to me at some point (that’s why I copied them into this dedicated journal) and I love how different quotes will pop for me on different days. Whenever [...]
Before I fall asleep each night, I think about three good things from my day. Just in my head, anything that comes to mind. I’ve come to love this moment after I’ve switched off the light, rested head on pillow, pulled covers to chin. I sometimes catch myself smiling. I’ve grown to love this tiny [...]
So often, when I come to this space or this space, I’m at a loss for words. I only know that there’s something I want to say. I tread lightly because I don’t wish (ever) to contribute to the noise Out There (there’s so much). A lot of it is good, don’t get me wrong; still, so much. I finally [...]
The way the pup curls up in her bed so that, at a quick glance, I can’t tell where her feet or head begin or end. The way the washing machine swishes and swirls, makes our clothes-towels-sheets clean, just like that. The way mornings are quiet. The way yoga feels like coming home. The [...]
I dried oranges slices yesterday. Super simple and I can’t wait to string them on some twine. They’d be sweet hung on a Christmas tree or strung into a garland (I’m going the garland route). Have a peek here for how I did it. (I kept mine in a little longer to deepen the color, [...]
I’ve been noticing a crow flying out back the last few days. Yesterday morning, I was sitting at my desk going through emails and noticed the crow land on the patio. It plucked some weeds that were growing between the stones, and flew off. First, I thanked the crow for doing that bit of weeding [...]
