Happy #menumonday, friends! By now, many of us have carved our pumpkins and visited the various pumpkin patches. We've traded our sundresses for boots and hats and scarves, and our gardens have been put to bed for the winter. It's definitely got me thinking about our October traditions. Since my kids were small, October has … Continue reading Menu Monday 10.18.21
Happy #menumonday, friends! A friend of mine recently told me about how she didn't grow up with traditions that are associated with food. While there are many ways to celebrate the change of seasons, and to mark the special moments in our lives that don't revolve around food, I can say for sure that my … Continue reading Menu Monday 10.11.21
The Gift of Whole-Hearted Listening I'm excited to share the final guest post in the series from my fellow hope*writers. Today, Aliel Cunningham shares some practical ways to give the gift of listening and connection to those around us. Read on: PC: Tim Mossholder/Unsplash In Stephanie Kaza's beautiful book, Conversations with Trees, she begins the prologue with these words: … Continue reading Guest Post: Aliel Cunningham
Happy #menumonday, friends! Yesterday felt like fall in all the best ways. We grilled burgers for lunch, enjoyed a walk downtown in the fall sunshine, had soup for dinner, and watched a football game on TV. I wholeheartedly agree with L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables when she says, "I'm so glad I live in … Continue reading Menu Monday 10.4.21
Hello, lovely readers! Today, we continue with my guest post series from fellow hope*writers about Fall, Legacy, and Traditions. Today's post is from Jordan Williams, and I just love her imagery and use of words. I want to fall right into the places and spaces she talks about. Read on: Opening the Windows My people … Continue reading Guest Post: Jordan Williams
It's been a minute since I've done a Writing Wednesday, but with the close of September, the timing feels right for this post. Enjoy! Two potted mums flank my front porch steps. We pass through them, often unseeing, on our way into the world, to work, to play, to conquer and accomplish the tasks of … Continue reading Writing Wednesday: What the “mums” saw
Happy #menumonday, friends! (I know, it's Tuesday. I'm so, so sorry for not getting this up yesterday!!) I'm still struggling to find my writing routine groove. Here we are, already at the end of September. It’s hard to believe we are moving into October! We have fun in October around here, especially in the kitchen. … Continue reading Menu Monday 9.27.21
Happy #menumonday, friends! It's hard to believe we are already into the second half of September! This past week was very Fall-ish. We had some rainy weather, and spent most of the weekend cozied up with quilts and books or movies. We've even had to turn the heat on in the mornings. This coming week … Continue reading Menu Monday 9.20.21
Hello, lovely readers! I'm so excited to host my first ever guest post! Fellow hope*writer Jennifer Howland tells stories of legacies of women in her family, that ultimately lead to the most important legacy we leave: our eternal legacy. Read on: Autumn is saturated with sensory feelings and experiences that we love. So often, all … Continue reading Guest Post: Jennifer Howland
Happy #menumonday, friends! This will be our first full week of school, since last Monday was Labor Day. I'm settling back into the routines of Fall and looking forward to more Fall-ish dinners. Fresh roasted veggies are a wonderful addition to any Fall menu. And, as I mentioned last week, I'm planning to make soup … Continue reading Menu Monday 9.13.21
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