When kids are quiet, it’s probably safe to assume they’re up to something. But when they go missing, you’d be wise to worry. The other day, when Katie and Matthew disappeared, I was afraid of what I might find…
Friendship, Gratitude, and the Moments that Matter
There are some people on whom you know you can always lean. They are there when you’re feeling a bit lost, when you need a smile, when you’re stuck, or when you simply want to share a bit of happy news. My friend Ashley is one of those amazing friends. I am so lucky to…
Close Your Eyes and Write: Writing, Authenticity, and Audience
During my time spent teaching College English, I began each semester by writing on the board some wise words from Peter Elbow, best known for his influential work in writing theory, practice, and pedagogy. In Closing My Eyes as I Speak: An Argument for Ignoring Audience, he writes… Even when we write, alone in a room to…
Best When Shared
To get the full value of joy you must have someone to divide it with. –Mark Twain
Let’s Pretend: Project 365, Week 1
Today, I’m going to ask you to use your imagination… Let’s pretend it’s Sunday and that I got this post up on time. Because yesterday, when I should have been uploading these photos and writing this post, I was sitting in a coffee shop with my lovely friend Sherri. And it was exactly where I…
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. 
