Essays

When I am helplessly sad, you may not notice. Because when the anxieties and dramas of life are manageable, believe me, I will tell you. There’s a reason one of …

Three years ago, I had just discovered that I likely had Raynaud’s Syndrome, a chronic issue that affects circulation in the hands and feet, particularly in cold weather. My boots …

Happy New Year! I don’t like to rush right into the new year with too much enthusiasm because it’s nice to keep savoring the warmth of the Holidays for as …

2017 has been one heck of a year… The Women’s March, Trump, and neo-Nazis in my tiny town. Health dilemmas and panic attacks.  Getting a tattoo! Traveling to Florida to see …

I’ve been fantasizing a lot lately. I get in my car, drive to my closest Target, enter through those big glass doors, and look out over the expanse of stuff. …

Photo by Bart Jaillet on Unsplash Before I’m inundated with fall promotional emails, I thought I’d take a moment to honestly reflect on what I “need” for the upcoming season. …

I wrote this piece 4 years ago for my friend’s blog on womanhood and rediscovered it recently via Facebook Memories. It still holds true, and I think it’s pertinent as …

Cotton Plant in Fall This piece was written by Mary Kingsley of forthcoming sustainable brand, Lady Farmer. Images provided by Lady Farmer. I met Mary and her daughter, Emma, at …

Recently, I was visiting with a friend who I hadn’t seen in awhile and she said something regarding my blog that has stuck with me: “Maybe it would be a …

Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent in the church calendar. Lent is a 40-day season of fasting, repentance, and inward glancing in preparation for the pinnacle event …