Count the gratitude in threes: One – a friend goes home today. A too-long hospital stay. Here’s to looking at the water, and brighter horizons […]
Kai
Back home after an exciting 24 hours in Madison welcoming my nephew, Kai. I got to hold him in my arms this morning. He is […]
Nephew
My baby brotherHas a babyHolds him skin-to-skinIn the pictureAnd my world fills up again Because there was everything that was wrongAnd then there is this:My […]
Storyworth
Tonight, my dad and his best friend old stories over lasagna and old fashioneds and wine. I gifted my dad a Storyworth subscription for Christmas, […]
Barbie Baby Shower
I was in my hometown for my sister-in-law’s baby shower today — I will be an aunt next month! I’m going to be a mess […]
A Day of Connection
My day has been overflowing with connection. And I didn’t even have to leave my home. My friend Jenna and I did a coffee/Diet Coke […]
A Real Snow Day
If only every Saturday were like this one. Sleeping nine, nearly ten hours. I wonder if my body has rested, truly, in months, and now […]
Fires and Glass Straws
The crackle of a fire. A winter storm outside. But the power is on. I’m warm. I’m laughing. I’ve got nothing to do. Or rather, […]