Have I mentioned that I am a slow runner? The physical struggle I face when hitting the track is nothing to the mental one. Once I hit two miles, my mind says, “okay, we’re done here,” and it takes every trick in the book to keep me going. They say that the mental struggle gets quieter the more you do it, but after two years of running regularly, it hasn’t backed down for me.
Read MoreOur money is power and when we give it to a company, we are giving them power. From Target to Amazon, we as a society are paying closer attention to a company’s expressed values versus actions, ethics, treatment of employees, political engagement, sourcing conditions, and so much more. But the more we dig, things seem worse than we realized and every purchasing decision can feel doomed to support something unethical in the long run.
Read MoreCatch me outside. My list this season features many places, but I just can’t help it. The longer days and warmer temperatures mean movement and exploration. I’m able to revisit my old friends and favorite outdoor hobbies. Here are my seven spring joys for 2026.
Read MoreI just cannot get enough! Bookshops are my happy place. Since publishing the first list of magical Georgia bookshops, I started a new position at Georgia CASA. Part of my role requires traveling all over the state. This has brought many new bookshops into my path, and I am so excited to share them with you. I hope you will enjoy adding these to your route!
Read MoreDarker and colder doesn’t have to mean boring. The earlier sunset provides opportunities to catch up on reading, revisit an old hobby, and binge-watch that series you’ve had queued up for a while. Here are the things that have captivated me this winter.
Read MoreMy reading plan for 2025 was for my selections to prioritize classics. And though my reading goal for 2025 was smaller in number, it was greater in quality.
Read MoreA collection of all that is presently captivating me. From media to experiences, this list has been keeping my autumn exciting, fulfilled, and pleasant.
Read MoreAnd at last, in November 2024, I took my writing retreat. A small house in the middle of nowhere was my backdrop. Once again, I came armed with groceries, a puzzle, books, and my laptop, ready to write something great. And this time, there was no chainsaw in sight.
Read MoreI find the saying true that time moves quicker as I get older. But I also find that this life is so saturated that experiences, conversations with loved ones, and special moments are getting drowned out by the noise of everything else.
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