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  • #1000hoursoutside Challenge- 2023

    #1000hoursoutside Challenge- 2023

    Because otherwise I’d never leave the house in January If you don’t know me very well (yet), here’s the quick rundown: Grew up in Southern California Maintained an active and adventurous life outdoors (hiking, surfing, swimming, etc) Moved to Iowa in 2013 Whines when it’s less than 60 degrees Fahrenheit Assumes full hermit status during… Read more

  • The Precipice?

    The Precipice?

    I’m not going to lie to you. I’m tempted, to be sure, but I’ll remain truthful. I’ll cough it up, phlegm and all. I don’t think I’ve been using the word ‘precipice’ correctly. There. It’s out in the world. For weeks, months, I’ve entertained a gnawing mantra that seemed to be playing on a continuous… Read more

  • MLMs are Killing Authentic Connection

    MLMs are Killing Authentic Connection

    Real connections in this lonely world are special and should not be beaten to death. Read more

  • Giving Myself Grace-Easier Said than Done

    I’m laying on the floor of our living room. Toys are strewn all about, and this house hasn’t known silence for at least three years. I’ve convinced our toddler to play ‘baby mama’ which is basically when I pretend I’m a baby and he takes care of me. Right now it’s baby mama’s naptime. It’s… Read more

  • Not all habits are bad

    Not all habits are bad

    Over the years I’ve developed this habit of finding any excuse to run an errand. Oh, we’re out of stamps? I’m on it. What’s that, hunny? The water softener needs salt? Be back in twenty.  It’s my mini escape disguised as a productive favor and I love it. I love choosing the radio station, cracking… Read more

  • A Mother’s Love Should be Reckless

    ‘Reckless Love’ by Cory Asbury is a song that seems to serendipitously surprise me at the right moment, randomly playing on the radio like an anthem I desperately need. It began about a year ago, and I immediately had this overwhelming confidence that God wanted me to pay attention to this song and its meaning. … Read more