October is special for And She Writes ! Our co-founders, Fay and Samantha, celebrate their birthdays this month. To honor this, we’re...

This is one of my favorite posts about fall, written back in 2020: Monday Musings: The Magic of Fall “Life starts all over again when it...

A few weeks ago, our family's Perisan cat unexpectedly crossed the rainbow bridge. Since it was sudden, and Milo was just eight years...

I'm eager to welcome fall this year. We've had several warm days lately, so I delight in knowing that soon temperatures will drop,...

This week marks 24 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks that changed the world forever. I remember this day for the sorrow, bravery and...

Happy Labor Day! I hope you spend time today resting and recharging. Labor Day is a special holiday to celebrate the American worker. To...

Last August, I reflected on my oldest embarking on her final year of high school . Writing the post was therapeutic and one of my...

It's probably the longer summer days or the time away from an intense sports season with my kids, but I've been increasingly focused on...

The calendar flips to August, and an internal switch instantly screams "hurry up and get ready!" Our kids don't start school for several...

I try to keep an updated reading list so when I finish something, I keep the momentum going. Whether I'm headed on a trip and want to...

Reflecting on five years of And She Writes , I can't help but list my 2023 '90s reflection piece as one of my favorite posts. Recently,...

As we reflect on five years of blogging, I have to say that my favorite posts are all those in the Top Shelf category. They're a great...

Every few years, I reread Pride and Prejudice , by Jane Austen. It's my favorite novel, and I never get tired of the story, the...

In celebration of And She Writes' 5th Birthday, we'll spend the next few months sharing some of our favorite posts since the blog's...

Every year, I have an established goal of reading at least two books each month. Usually, I surpass this with no trouble, thanks in large...

It’s hard to believe that we’re near the midpoint of 2025. My word for this year is release . After a busy and stressful fall, I was...

Today is a day we can all come together to honor. We can cross divides, aisles and other ideological barriers to agree that those who...

As I have for several years now, I create a list of goals for the year. I follow the lead of Gretchen Rubin from The Happier Podcast, and...

My summer reading list is growing and I can’t wait to dive in! Below are a few books at the top of my list. By Any Other Name by Jodi...

Spring brings an undeniable sense of renewal in the air with trees beginning to bud and flowers blooming in bursts of color. It’s a time...