I live a ridiculously digital life, yet somehow my brain still requires a paper planner sitting in front of me. After years of trying nearly every planner system imaginable, I finally wondered whether there was actually a reason writing out my days, weeks, and months helps me function. Turns out, there might be.
Why do I reread Animal, Vegetable, Miracle every year? Barbara Kingsolver’s book helped shape the way I think about food, gardening, family and home.
Gardening gets a lot more enjoyable when we stop trying to prove how much we can grow. From failed seedlings and overfilled beds to hiring help for the weeds, here’s what I’ve learned about respecting my gardening limits and creating a garden that actually fits my life.
What if your year began winding down in autumn? Explore seven gentle ways to finish projects, reflect, make space, and prepare for the year ahead.
My neighbor has made their position on artificial intelligence fairly clear: “If you are using AI to make posters for your event, I ain’t coming.” Now, I respect a person’s right to decide how they spend their time. Nobody is being dragged into a yoga class against their will. But I have to admit, that…
I started by cleaning out a few closets. Somehow it turned into a full home reset, a decorating rebellion against gray walls, a lesson in making room for creativity, and plans for one gloriously lush garden.
I have been writing on Substack for well over a year now and blogging for over 2 decades in some capacity. When I first arrived, my focus was to build my writing habit, grow an audience, and really hone in on my writing voice. For the past year, though, I have found myself in this…