We have entered the chilly season here in the Midwest, a time when the days are dark and often our moods are too. Cooped up inside for longer than we’d like, that feeling of ennui — that familiar listlessness and… Continue Reading
I wrote about fall picnics in Paris a few days ago and it got me wondering why I don’t picnic at home more often. So I’ve been spending as much time as possible in Fargo’s Island Park before the weather… Continue Reading
“Arranging a bowl of flowers in the morning can give a sense of quiet in a crowded day — like writing a poem or saying a prayer.” -Anne Morrow Lindbergh My husband Derrick surprised me with flowers for our anniversary… Continue Reading
“Summer, after all, is a time when wonderful things can happen to quiet people. for those few months, you’re not required to be who everyone thinks you are, and that cut-grass smell in the air and the chance to dive… Continue Reading
Happy First Day of Summer! I’ve spent the last few hours sitting on my porch with a giant salad made from odds and ends from my garden, listening to the Twins game on the radio and catching up on back… Continue Reading