Despite all of the turmoil in our country, and around the world, I feel thankful for so many things. It's not always easy--costs are up, days are short, the news is dismal. But there are still so many good things in my daily orbit. There are new books to read, with complex characters and wonderfully creative plots. On the dark days of winter, my home is warm, and I have food to eat. We have friends and family nearby, and we enjoy spending time together. My children are health

November first is always the unofficial start of the holiday season. The commercials reflect this even earlier, and all the stores have rotated in their holiday decor and foods. It projects a very happy time of year. However, this year has a bit of a different feel. There are people without paychecks and people without food. Small businesses have been hit by huge tariffs to produce and import their shop goods, and they are struggling. Nonprofits that provide items like clothi

Another tip a la Gretchen Rubin is the idea of a gratitude list. Much like the "25 for 25" that I've done for several years following The...

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

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...

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

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

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,...

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...

Our blogging journey began June 1, 2020 during a global pandemic. For five years, we’ve had the pleasure of sharing our thoughts,...

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...

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...

We’re approaching one of the busiest times of the year — the end of the school year stretch. For those of us with high school seniors,...

We spend a lot of time on this blog (and in our lives) focused on organization and planning ahead. But this weekend was slow and...

My word for 2024 was BOLD . I wanted to move outside of my comfort zone and achieve personal and professional growth.  I've accomplished...

Every year, we share a progress update and final evaluation of the year's goals. I frame my annual resolutions based on Gretchen Rubin's...

Happy New Year! I've begun 2025 with a more peaceful mindset. This year will introduce changes for our family that promise both...

With Thanksgiving falling later on the calendar, it’s been three weeks of intense holiday rush, more than usual. To combat this, I’ve...

We all know that this is an incredibly difficult time. It's an election year, wars are raging, and natural disasters have caused...