Everyday Life
A Saturday in October
Sunny, fall afternoons where we have nothing to do are the best, and are also extremely rare.
Everyday Life
Sunny, fall afternoons where we have nothing to do are the best, and are also extremely rare.
Wellness
Not all my wishes are perfect fairy-tale moments, but they may just be the moments that lead somewhere better.
Wellness
What if growing older was more of a celebration and less about maintaining youth?
Everyday Life
These stories hit me differently. They depict survival with a moment or two of relief, happiness, and support from total strangers.
Everyday Life
I return everything to its place. Then in about six days, it all needs to be done again.
Wellness
There's something about sharing a new experience that seems exciting.
Everyday Life
A dream becomes very real with a little bravery and a few pieces of paper.
A dream becomes very real with a little bravery and a few pieces of paper.
From far away, things can seem like a fit. But the closer you get, the more you realize it's not. Then you have to be honest with yourself.
Sometimes an ordinary errand can leave you with something unexpected.
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Laundry, dishes, emails, errands, and work can fill an entire day. The trick is knowing what needs your attentions first.
Sometimes you can't see the final picture when you're just starting out. You have to keep putting the pieces together.
The day a couple of extra inches changed my world.
I was standing on a stranger's front step, hoping to make a new friend.
The busy season comes every year. The trick is preparing for it before it arrives, so you can take time taking care of your customers instead of scrambling to catch up.
It's OK not to like everything.
From far away, things can seem like a fit. But the closer you get, the more you realize it's not. Then you have to be honest with yourself.
I spent years following food trends before listening to my own body and finding what works for me.
My water bottle made me feel like somebody, until I realized it wasn't me.
Sometimes an ordinary errand can leave you with something unexpected.