Essays
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Living in the Midwest, I’m always hesitant to label March as “spring.” But the truth is, there is change happening around me. I’m seeing little signs of the new season on its way.
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I’m thankful for having my mom in town, good conversations and discovering a great walking trail Saturday. Today, I’m most excited to have a little weekly planning session with myself this morning. And my intention for the week is to write down three things I’m thankful for every morning.
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Welcome to Volume 2 of The Light List: a monthly, running list of things making life feel lighter lately.
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There’s something about documenting a single day that sharpens your attention. It preserves not just the big milestones, but the texture of ordinary days too. It forces you to notice what might otherwise blur together.
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It’s my last full week of maternity leave. I go back to work mid-next week. As you might imagine, that sentence carries a lot of emotion with it – from excitement and curiosity to sadness and longing.
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It’s February, there’s still snow on the ground and freezing temps (even in Florida I hear!). But there are also nightly winter sunsets that paint the sky pink, and I notice the light lingering later each evening. Things feel good.
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To me, January always feels like the longest month of the year. I love it, but still – it’s a long one. Can you believe there’s another week of it left?!
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Welcome to Volume 1 of The Light List: a monthly, running list of small things that have made life feel a little lighter lately.
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While there isn’t a short answer for why Matt and I named Ben Ben, there is a longer story – and it’s one that feels especially meaningful to us.
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Happy New Year & first Monday of 2026!! In all seriousness though, I know the first Monday after the holidays can feel a bit like a letdown. If you’re feeling some post-holiday blues, you’re not alone. One thing that always helps me is pausing to feel grateful for the time that’s just passed – and then taking action by looking ahead…
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Good morning! I hope you had a very Merry Christmas and a restful holiday week. Last week, I was reading Jenny Bayliss’ The Twelve Dates of Christmas last week and was struck by this quote: “Of all the holidays, Christmas was the one that replenished her soul and made her feel most hopeful.” I love that sentiment. I hope something over the past week replenished…
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It’s that time of year when we start seeing all kinds of “best of” lists floating around. I love reflection like that. But maybe it’s my postpartum brain – or maybe it’s the sheer amount of change that 2025 brought (all good things!!) – to me, end-of-year reflection feels a little daunting right now. Instead of pushing myself toward BIG…
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