little things, lately

little things, lately

Snippets from the last month or so. Because the big moments may define us, but the little ones fill our days, and they deserve to be celebrated too. 1. Lilac season is never long enough, but it always smells divine while it lasts. 2. I’m loving these...
moving day

moving day

We’re packing up and leaving yet another apartment. This was our seventh address is not-quite-six years of marriage, and since the new home we’re heading to is a summer sublease, we’ll be moving at least one more time before the year is done. Between...
lazy sunday

lazy sunday

This week has been one of being incredibly productive while simultaneously feeling like I’m not getting anything done, a common sensation when most of your current workload can be described as “ongoing.” Hurrah, I sent out pitches for three essays...
motivation

motivation

There are a couple of challenges for writers on Instagram this month, #igwritersmay and #writelifemay. They are both challenges of the post-a-day list variety, and I’ve been mostly keeping up with them and enjoying looking at what other people are posting....
lazy sunday

lazy sunday

Today is my first Mother’s Day, which I have decided means I get to do a mix of fun family things (like a picnic lunch, assuming the weather stays nice) and indulgent alone time (nap, bubble bath). I may even find time to head to the library to pick up some...