Sometimes the loveliest bits of joy are found in the smallest of things…
Joy
Writing, Authenticity, and Practicing Gratitude
I recently wrote about the importance of writing from a place of authenticity and the role our audience plays in honest writing. I have always viewed in these small moments as my place. When I sit down to write, I write about where I am in that moment. For nearly two years now, I have…
Best When Shared
To get the full value of joy you must have someone to divide it with. –Mark Twain
Where Is That Written?
Dear Katie, The week after Christmas is when you’re supposed take your tree down. This year we had two and I suspected that the one in your bedroom would be the toughest one to actually put away. We told you a few days in advance so that you could savor those last few nights with…
A Handful of Joy
Lately, I’ve found myself spending stolen moments on a small handful of blogs that are simply beautiful…from the sentiment to the design. I am so inspired by these blogs that I thought I’d share with you, so here goes… Here, There and Elsewhere Two newlyweds who have a passion for life and travel. The DeLucas began…
Autumn and Joy
Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns. –George Eliot On a related note, don’t miss my roundup of 12 Perfect Pumpkin Recipes over on Babble! What has brought you joy this week? Please share…
Joy and New Friends
Do you remember being a child and making a new friend? Remember how you longed to know everything about them? How there was chemistry from the very start? Well, last weekend, I was lucky enough to be reminded of exactly what that feels like. My friend Rachel has told me about her friend Sue…they’ve been…
Joy and a Favorite
Today, I am republishing one of my favorite posts and linking it up with Mama’s Losin’ It. I loved this exercise and rereading the final product still brings me joy. This was the first post I linked up as editor of The Red Dress Club, now known as Write on Edge. Thanks for reading! Where I’m…
Tears of Joy
I cannot watch this video without crying. I just can’t. This child lights up my world. What brought you joy this week? I’d love to know.
Rediscovered Joy
I sat in the room, the air growing warmer and more still with each passing moment. There was a familiarity…a dreamlike quality that made me feel, at turns, both comfortable and anxious. I have been away from this world for five years now. The energy in the room…the joy…grabbed hold of a part of me…
Reframed Thoughts, Joy, and a Recap
These past couple of weeks haven’t been the easiest patch for me. But, I do realize that I am blessed and that there is joy all around me…I just need to refocus and reframe things a bit. So, I give you this lovely bowl of tomatoes that we bought at the farmers’ market on Sunday….
Each and every day, I strive to appreciate the wonder, beauty, and whimsy in the small moments, the moments that, when strung together, form a lifetime. 
