Tag: blogger
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Wait…Do I Kinda Like Winter?
Something odd happened earlier this year. While I was thrilled when Spring approached because it’s one of my favorite seasons (if not THE favorite), at times I found myself missing Winter. Like most people, I was taught to think that Winter is a bitter season; one that is simply too cold and too gray to…
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Finding Joy in Daily Chores
As I was scrolling through Pinterest, I came across a quote from someone who claimed that everyone naturally likes household chores so long as we don’t focus on how long it takes us to do them. Like many of you, my first reaction was a groan. There’s a reason people call them chores–they aren’t meant…
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I Used To Loathe Cooking. Now I Love It.
What are you passionate about? Lately, I’m passionate about cooking. When I was a child I primarily learned to cook from my sister who wanted to be a chef, and from the Food Network which mainly consisted of home-cooking programs. Back then I didn’t cook often, and it wasn’t something I necessarily did for fun.…
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The Excitement of Wedding Dress Shopping (And The Letdown)
As the weekend approaches, I’m more and more excited to go wedding dress shopping. No, scratch that, I’m ecstatic. Though I wish the day were here already, I have to admit; there’s something bittersweet about this special occasion. Like many women, I’ve been looking forward to this day my entire life, and I didn’t always…
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Overcoming Anxious Thoughts
In the past, I’d avoid using the copy machine if anyone was near it, because I was afraid of an awkward social interaction. I’d avoid making doctor’s appointments because I was afraid to. I’d get physically ill prior to most social outings, whether it was work or something I’ve been looking forward to for months.…
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Random Acts of Kindness: The Lady at The Diner
Several years ago my sister and I were eating lunch at our local diner when we couldn’t help overhearing the conversation of the couple in the booth behind us. They had just come from a Dr’s appointment, and the woman was told that her cancer had come back, and spread to her brain. She and…
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Nanny’s Kitchen: A Poem
I remember the September sun diffusing through the blinds, casting light upon the table, where you taught me long division. Four o’clock and it’s set for supper: Forks on the left, knives on the right, two Flinstone vitamins for Evan and Claire. I remember the patio door, wedged with a wooden pole, removed when you…
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Why You Need To Prune Your Life
Growing up we had a plumcot tree in our backyard that never bore good fruit. Every summer I’d approach it hoping that this year would finally be the year. Upon finding the fruit shriveled and inedible I’d leave disappointed, assuming there was something wrong with the tree. It wasn’t until I grew up that I…
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Seeds: A Poem
A seed does not know whether it is a daisy Or an oak tree, or even a butter bean And yet it contains within itself All that it needs To become what it is meant to be. -Paige Hawk
Humble Hollow 