

Vermont
I grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I liked my hometown, but I had no real connection to the area. In fact, if you picked up...


About My Hair
My first memory of feeling insecure has to do with my hair. It was the lightest of blonds when I was little; thick, coarse, frizzy, and...


It Takes A Little Time
I don’t have a whole lot of experience with gardens and I know next to nothing about plants. But I am married to someone who knows about...


Gold Stars
My husband and I recently went away for a long weekend. It was glorious. I drank my coffee while it was hot each morning, didn’t cook...


Liminal Space
I have this quote on a chalkboard in my house that says, “No matter how long the winter, spring is soon to follow.” Baloney. This winter...


Slow, Slow
This winter I fell in love with tea. My love affair with coffee runs long and deep, but my love for tea is new and exciting. It sounds a...


The Middle
My husband and I have decided to plant a garden this year. I have no clue about such things, so he is definitely taking the lead on this...