Autumn is fading into winter in the northern hemisphere. The pandemic still rages. Social distancing hobbies can help keep us focused during the chilly days of winter, when nights are long and our restlessness is strong. When the pandemic first… Continue Reading
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
