I’ve been going through a period of anxiety. I’ll get to that more in another post, I swear, but for the time being, I want to share something with you. Because I know we are… [Continue Reading]
Becoming
I distinctly remember a day when I was little, about seven years old. It was just after dusk and I was staring up at the stars, when a wave of realization hit me: we are… [Continue Reading]
Gallery Wall Upgrade
Our photo wall in the main area of our home was full of adorable baby photos of our first child, Penelope. But hmmm, something’s missing…oh that’s right. There were no photos of our two-year-old, Ciro…. [Continue Reading]
Half-Year Check Up
Part of my journey as both a person and a mother is learning to live with two opposing feelings. For example, it’s okay for me to sometimes feel extremely grateful, and also sad, at the… [Continue Reading]
Tribal Shaming and Finding Your Path
Recently I learned about something called “tribal shaming.” This is what happens when someone leaves a “tribe,” either by location or by doing something that is deemed different than the norm. Certain members of the… [Continue Reading]
Soul Tillers
Some days I wind up talking so much to my kids and answering all of the endless questions that I just don’t want to listen to myself anymore. I’m an introvert at heart, and while I love… [Continue Reading]
