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 […]
Festive
Today felt seasonal, full. We’re manifesting this holiday spirit if it kills us. I spent the morning and early afternoon writing at the writing center […]
Celebration of Life
We celebrated my Aunt Leslie’s life today. It’s been a while since I’m been to a funeral service, thankfully, and the emotions embedded and flowed […]
Rochester
I’m in Rochester this evening. A day of travel — Madison to Chicago to Rochester with my nuclear family. The bartender at the Hampton Inn […]