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Father’s Day 2019 || Staying Playful

June 11, 2019

My father was a toolmaker. He was trained in Germany when CAD, computer-aided design, was in the distant future. So you can imagine his precision, no point in wondering where I get that from. But my dad also has a curious and playful side.

My Mother’s Jewelry Box

May 8, 2019

My mother is a huge jewelry fan and lover of beautiful things. When I was a child, I would try on her jewelry and makeup to pretend I was grown up enough to wear these treasures.

I Love You

February 13, 2019

This day is about more than treats and gifts. It’s about sharing love. When was the last time you said, “I love you,” to someone? Actually, when was the last time you looked in the mirror and said, “I love you”?

Realizing Abundance through Less

November 20, 2018

What if abundance actually came from less? Less work, less social media, less distractions, less clutter, less worry. What if we made room for more? More time to be present, more space for creativity, more peace, more quality time with the people I love.

I Planted the Seeds, This is What I Grew

October 3, 2018

You work all the time – toiling and planting. When do you get to reap what you sow? This vacation was my reaping. I planted the seeds, this is what I grew.

Gone on Holiday

September 6, 2018

So many countries close their shops to take a holiday. The US is one of the few countries so bent on productivity, we can often times forget to enjoy the spoils of our toils. Well, enough of that! Ren and I are taking a holiday!

The Men on My Mind

June 13, 2018

June is always the month I celebrate the men in my life. The truth is, there are so many men who have impacted my life and helped me grow.

What My Mother Didn’t Say

May 9, 2018

It’s not always the advice your mother tells you, sometimes it’s the example they live. Sometimes it’s what your mother didn’t say.

What it Means to Love

February 7, 2018

With Valentine’s season right around the corner, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to love. Love can live in the little things, and in the big overtures. It can be the easiest thing in the world and sometimes the most difficult.