snow angels purpose

One morning, I wake up doubting my calling to be a writer in a thousand different ways. It’s...

missing tile gratitude

I once heard of a psychological phenomenon called “missing tile syndrome.” The idea is that if you walk...

where to find beauty these days

I’m riding on the bike path in my hometown. As usual, I’m caught up in my thoughts about...

get what you want

The alarm sounds at 4am, so we can begin the two-day road trip to our annual beach vacation...

conversation with your life purpose

I told you about my phrase for 2022, but I didn’t tell you about my word for our...

liminal space

I’m sitting on a beach chair in the summer of 2021, watching my 18-year-old son play in the...

true self

Ten years ago, I discovered myself to be a creative. A writer. A blogger. A new voice in...

stress coping

The layers of abnormal are adding up. I’m snowblowing my driveway in the darkness before dawn—the whipping wind...

true companions

I almost completely ignored her. It was near the beginning of a very busy Wednesday. I had behind-the-scenes...

true companions

Before COVID, it was just a crabapple tree. It sits at the corner of our house, and two...