Breath of Joy
As I sit here soaking in the warm quiet of the morning with my coffee in hand and lights sparkling on the tree, I mull over the word I have hung up in my window: JOY. This word appears in a wreath I made for our church, hanging on the
Monday Musings: Texture
“The mundane is not meaningless—it’s the texture of your life.” - @jeysjournals I came across this quote while I was scrolling TikTok. The writer was attempting to inspire their readers to journal about their lives through a column format similar to Substack. As I read, this line made
Monday Musings: Fall
For the past few weeks, I have been thinking a ton about fall. Many people love fall–I am included–but many others feel the need to shame us for openly enjoying this time of year so much. Honestly, I don't understand why some people are calling fall
One More Light Goes Out
Linkin Park released a song in 2017 called "One More Light." This song asks: "Who cares if one more light goes out?" Who cares about that one light, "In the sky full of a million stars [. . .]", who cares if "it flickers?" What
Of Future Thinking
The start of the school year for my kids this week has me remembering the excitement and nerves that come with starting new schedules and meeting new people. There is something just a little bit magical about starting a new school year, don't you think? You get a
Tomorrow, I Will Write.
Today, I am officially claiming the title of “writer.” I am not a writer because I am full of ideas screaming to break free (though they are), and it’s not because I have been published (though I have). I am a writer because I write. Throughout my life, I
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