Sharing what I learn from life’s adventures, experiments, and failures.
Recent Posts
A Letter to My Outie
I take a note from Dylan’s Outie from Severance.
This Post Brought to You by Thinking
A small thing I’m proud of.
Rewriting a Story I Tell Myself
The storyteller in my mind needs some writing classes.
A Whiff of Dinner Discontentment
My nose gets one whiff and I make an emotional u-turn.
Dressing Up to Stay In
Why my wardrobe has slowly gotten fancier…on average.
Nine Months
A poem about my mind and my body working out the emotions of my partner getting deployed for nine months.
Love + Acceptance + Cereal = Great Human
A cereal-for-dinner story reminds me about self kindness.
Am I There Yet?
The finish line is coming soon, right?
Life's Prize for Loving Deeply
Should I avoid joy so I don’t get sad?
A Kid's Mature Perspective on Dating in Elementary School
My son explains the juicy details behind elementary school dating (hint: there are none).
How I Think Differently When There's No One Else
Ever noticed you think deeper when you’re the only one?
Making Change Feel Familiar
Can I use mundane practices to make change feel easier?
Keep Going — Just Fear Less
Binary thinking is a sign I’m in fear. What can I do with that tool?
Want to Level Up Your Relationships? Say Scary Things.
Saying the scary, important thing can deepen relationships.
My Son Loves Fortnite, But I Don't Think He Likes It
What does a father do about Fortnite?
How We Schedule Boredom
Our family handles boredom differently.
I'm So Happy to Be This Sad.
I get an opportunity to feel something really sad.
Parenting Means Playing the Long Game (Even When They Boo the Opening)
Flipping my lid, storming off, soothing myself, and trying again.
I Miss My Kids Being Bored
What am I supposed to do when I’m bored waiting for the bus?!
One Step Feels Good. Two Is Momentum.
Momentum is a powerful drug.
