People always ask me, "Why?" when I tell them I'm vegan. Here's one reason why: I don't believe there is a kind worth killing.
Why Vegan? Pt. 1
April Distance Brings May Existence
Dear Reader, How are you holding up? I'm stir-crazy!
Bright Spots in Trying Times
Dear Reader, For some reason, the phrase, "These are the times that try men's souls," keeps springing to mind. Despite its original context sharing nothing with the current climate, I keep thinking it. These are in fact trying times. But, if you're like me, you already know that. And you don't need to hear about … Continue reading Bright Spots in Trying Times
2020 Resolutions & ‘20s Goals
Dear Readers, I almost always make resolutions. I've done very well sticking to them the past few years. As silly as it sounds, the goal I'm the most proud of that I've been able to stick to is making sure that all of the dishes get washed before Chris & I run out of spoons … Continue reading 2020 Resolutions & ‘20s Goals
Decades & Dreams
Dear Readers, Today marks the end of a decade. I suppose that all days do, in some sense, and that all years do, too... but, today, this year and this decade feel a bit more important. December 31, 2009. I don't remember exactly what I did to mark the day. It was in between my … Continue reading Decades & Dreams
A Minimal Wardrobe
Dear Readers, How many of you consider yourselves minimalists? 🙋♀️ I've been on the minimalist train for a while. In terms of physical possessions, I feel like I have a normal amount of things—dishes, books, a laptop, etc.—but when we talk about clothes, well, that's a different story. Before we get into my journey to … Continue reading A Minimal Wardrobe
The First
It's the first day of a brand new year. It's the start of a new month. Some firsts are exciting... and others... well, they are kind of terrifying. Click on the post title to read more.
Year in Review
My 2018 year in review post shares an update on my success or failure in my 2018 Resolutions, and includes links to my favorite recipes & book recommendations! Check it out by clicking the post title!
Remembering Aunt Linda
"It stays with me, a bruise in the memory that hurts when I touch." --from Sing, Unburied, Sing, by Jesmyn Ward Click on the post title to read.
How to Win at Traveling
I. hate. flying. I hate the timing of getting to the airport at just the right time, the process of going through horrible security screenings (take off your shoes--forgot socks? too bad!) But this fall, I had to fly somewhere. So this time, I vowed it would be different. Here's what I learned, and how I now win at traveling! Click on the post title to read!
