The queens of "self-help" sell arrival stories that keep imploding. I'm trying to remain aware that life is a continual journey
Writing
Good Intentions Still Get Abandoned
On the gap between wanting to be a Chief Home Officer and having to toss out moldy noodles and unused planner pages.
The Clearer Water
It’s never too early to build an intentional life
A Fairytale That Fits
I'm getting married in three months, and I've had a terrific time using my unique skills to plan a celebration that emphasizes my values.
On Cooking
I was proud of myself for staying in the kitchen and remaking my espresso after the lid wasn't screwed on the machine the first time. A past version of me would have said: "screw it, I'll have milk with breakfast and get Starbucks." But I had a lot of cooking and meal prep to accomplish … Continue reading On Cooking
Catharsis and Community: Finding My Audience
Who do I write to, and why do I write? This video came to me at the perfect time, of course, as I was pondering these questions. I've never really had an audience in mind before. I've mostly just shouted into the void to make space in my head and my heart. Sometimes people respond … Continue reading Catharsis and Community: Finding My Audience
Venison Pot Roast
Hi, and welcome back! I made this venison pot roast for the first time last week, and we still have leftovers for dinner tonight. My partner shot a deer over a year ago, so we're still working through all the meat in our chest freezer. I used two roasts for this (the freezer package said … Continue reading Venison Pot Roast
Ashley Paige’s Salmon Bowl
Hi, and welcome back! I found this recipe on Ashley Paige's channel and had Grok format the writing. I already had salmon, kale, and rice in the freezer, so this was easy to throw together. I skipped the edamame and pickled red onions on top of the salmon, but the glaze was still absolutely delicious! … Continue reading Ashley Paige’s Salmon Bowl
Remembering David
I wasn't planning to write about this for Substack, but I was inspired by Grace Fox's article on Therese Blanchard. I didn't know other people traced down historical ghosts, built connections from only vapors and dates. Instead of a painting, my adventure starts with a tombstone in Melrose Abbey, in England, on August 26, 2019. I was … Continue reading Remembering David
2025 Christmas Movie Roundup
I started my writing journey almost nine years ago by reviewing movies and shows. I love that I've shifted to more personal essays, but I thought it'd be nice to get back to my roots. Here are all the Christmas and holiday movies I watched this year and what I think of them Oh. What. … Continue reading 2025 Christmas Movie Roundup
