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How to Catch a Minnow (Or Not)
It was silent. My sister bounced her baby girl, hoping she’d fall asleep, my brother-in-law waded in the shallow water, I floated on my stomach, kicking my feet quietly, and my mom held the six foot net, waiting. It was our last day at the lake and the weekend spent with friends had been filled Continue reading
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The Lists Worth Making
In a time when eating was not an enjoyable, sustaining activity, but one that seemed to pose a threat, offer a test, and promise to destroy the goal I believed was most important—being thin—I used to list what I ate out loud. Every day, usually near the end of the day, I would pretend I Continue reading
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5 Books that Changed My Life
On a recent episode of the Bad on Paper podcast, cohosts Becca and Olivia, as well as listeners, weighed in on books that “changed their life.” If given this prompt ten years ago, I might not have had an answer. Not only because I was still not much of a reader, but because I didn’t Continue reading
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The Colorful Explosion of Is
Once or twice a month I feel specifically like this. Like the world truly is big and vast and full of possibility. Like everything I could ever do and learn and see and experience is right here at my fingertips. Like there is simply too much for me to find, but rather than being discouraged Continue reading
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Root to Rise (Another Lesson I Learned in Yoga)
I have written about yoga multiple times on my blog (here and here), especially Yoga with Adriene, who I found during the pandemic and has been a cozy internet friend ever since. As I continue to practice, I continue to find new lessons in it. The other day, I was doing a flow practice that Continue reading
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May & June Favorites
Hello, friends. We’re back with another edition of favorites! Didn’t we just do one of these? Is this year going 75 in a 35 and should be pulled over for speeding? Did that comparison make sense? Anyway. Here’s what we’ve got. — Podcasts To my absolute delight, my brother recently recommended The Lonely Island & Continue reading
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My Summer Bucket List
Last September, I saw people making fall bucket lists meant to help them fully embrace the season. They were lists of activities that are either only available in the fall or perhaps just the most fun in the fall. Things like drink hot apple cider, go apple/pumpkin picking, or do a Turkey Trot. My sister Continue reading
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Today I’m Staying Off My Phone
This is something I’ve been saying to myself on the weekends. Especially when I have an open day to spend at home. I leave my phone on the charger in my bedroom, and it stays there. Any calls or messages are sent to my FitBit, and I will respond if necessary, otherwise, nothing, I am Continue reading
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A Prayer for the People in Pain
Dear God, In the midst of so much darkness, destruction, and evil, I just want to pray for the people in pain. Not just pain, anguish. The people who are suffering, dying, enduring unfathomable trauma. The people being swept up in the tidal wave of chaos, hatred, and misunderstanding. The people that aren’t just walking Continue reading
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Maybe Just the Color of the Sky
A little over a year ago, I decided that I was going to start waking up every Friday to watch the sunrise. How peaceful! I thought. How gorgeous! What a way to welcome in the weekend! And so, I set my alarm for 5:45am. It was only an hour earlier than my usual alarm, but Continue reading
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