All Things Bright and Beautiful
Spring is such an inspiring time of year—a season of renewal, of waking after a long winter’s sleep. I never much cared for spring, especially
The Overstuffed Suitcase
The overstuffed suitcase sits in the corner of my bedroom, staring at me accusingly. I should unpack. I know this. It’s just not my favorite
Settling In
Coming home from a trip always brings mixed emotions—relief at being back…a quiet longing as the visit ends…a kind of wistfulness that lingers as you
Coins in a Fountain
There’s a beautiful fountain in Cumming City Center. My little cousins—the girls—love to visit it on pretty days, tossing in coins and making wishes. I
Love, Laughs, and Pizza Crust
The week with my Georgia family has been a restorative and precious time. Yesterday (as I write this), the other half of my beloved twins
Early Morning
When we visit family, we stay downstairs in the mother-in-law suite that was built for my aunt and uncle. My uncle has passed now, and