Welcome to #writingwednesday!If you're new around here, Writing Wednesday is a space where I share bits of my writing, my process, and what's currently happening with me and my writing endeavors. Today I'll be sharing where I'm at in the process and where I hope I'm going.Many of you know that I've been writing a … Continue reading {Writing Wednesday: Writing Update}
Tag: traditions
{Menu Monday: 8.3.20}
August has arrived, and with it, the feeling of one long Sunday night before the start of the school year. But let's not get ahead of ourselves, we still have celebrating to do this summer! Our daughter is getting married on Saturday! It's going to be a whirlwind of getting all the final arrangements in … Continue reading {Menu Monday: 8.3.20}
{Menu Monday}
If you've been around here for very long, you've probably noticed that I'm a big fan of rhythms, routines, and traditions. One of my favorite routines is menu planning. Call me crazy, but I'm sucker for list making, and making a list of good food sounds just about perfect! Today, my husband and I celebrate … Continue reading {Menu Monday}
{On Birthdays and Anniversaries: July Edition}
July is a slower month for us in a lot of ways... warm days of soaking up the sun, long summer evenings gazing into the backyard fire, slower mornings and general laziness descends upon us. It's also slower when it comes to celebrations... We seem to frontload our year with birthdays, and then around May … Continue reading {On Birthdays and Anniversaries: July Edition}
Stones of Remembrance
Stories are my favorite. I especially love family stories. I love to tell them, and I love to hear them. I think that's most likely the main reason that my novel (which I'm currently in the process of editing) incorporates some of the stories of my family that have been passed down to me. As … Continue reading Stones of Remembrance
The 4th of July Isn’t Cancelled: 6 ways to cultivate traditions during a crisis
I have always loved the 4th of July. I could name a myriad of reasons: BBQs, family time, patriotic music, fireworks, the fact that it's a summertime holiday. There are certain things about the way my family has celebrated the 4th over the years that simply speak to my soul. I love the togetherness I … Continue reading The 4th of July Isn’t Cancelled: 6 ways to cultivate traditions during a crisis
{REMEMBER}
My son's cap and gown arrived over the weekend. Another reminder of all that this Spring season should have been, and won't be. I find myself in a strange place where hope and grief co-mingle, intertwined with each other as if one. Hope: the long, slow process of reopening has begun. Certain restrictions are being … Continue reading {REMEMBER}
{Writing Wednesday: Childhood Memories}
Writing Wednesday is back! As part of my ongoing practice of reflection and growing and sharing, it seemed like the right time to bring back an intentional day of sharing some of what I've been writing. In my current practice of journaling, which I hope to share more about soon, I've been writing about a … Continue reading {Writing Wednesday: Childhood Memories}
{A Practice of Reflection}
Welcome to February, friends. This year, I'm trying to be more intentional about taking time to reflect throughout the year. Self-reflection is something that I've often done in fits and spurts, or during difficult times in my journey when it's been forced upon me (here's looking at you, Summer 2019). This year of "Vision" seems … Continue reading {A Practice of Reflection}
{The Sound of Sisterhood}
One evening, I was sitting on my couch doing what moms do at the end of a long day... relaxing (i.e. browsing Netflix). Suddenly laughter and silliness and Disney sing-a longs broke into my consciousness and took root in my heart. My two teenage girls just enjoying being together, being sisters, sharing the small moments … Continue reading {The Sound of Sisterhood}
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