Seeking an Ideal Fall, Finding Perfect Peace
Seek I chose New England for the colors. Goldenrod, orange, maroon, fire-engine red. I drove through five states in eight days, seeking a portrait of Fall. The Northeast delivered every hue. I ooh’d and ahh’d my way down the highways,…
In Search of Roads Less Traveled
When we reconnected after more than a year without contact, I asked him what prompted him to reach out. “I was driving across [the] bridge, and I thought of you,” he said. Roads have a way of doing that—leading your…
Held in 2025 and Beyond
I. For the past few New Year’s [Eves/Days], I have selected a one-word theme to keep me grounded and inspired throughout the year. I typically choose a multifaceted word that has been lingering in my spirit and can be interpreted…
Manifesting Forgotten Dreams
When I moved into my new apartment, one of my girlfriends was excited to learn it was a loft. “Girl, you are living the dream,” she said as she swiped through photos on my iPhone. Soon after, another girlfriend confided…
There’s More
The other day as I was walking through my new favorite park, I stumbled upon something unexpected: more. I had only been to the park about a dozen times, but up until that moment, I was certain that I had…
A Paige From a Familiar Book: Why #MAFS is Hard to Watch
You hate to see it – but it’s impossible to look away. Every Wednesday night, I sit in front of the television and watch the train wreck that is Chris and Paige’s marriage-at-first-sight. I’ve been a die-hard fan of the…
On the Road Again
I’ve been meaning to write, to find the right words to say I’m sorry that I’ve been distant. I have never been one for small talk. I prefer conversations that bypass the weather and pull right up to the issues…
