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  • 16.02.2026

    A word on Valentine’s Day

    A word on Valentine’s Day

    Valentine’s Day has never been my favorite performance. While my husband remembers every Hallmark holiday, I prefer love unscheduled, shown in daily rituals, not dictated by a calendar square. From Cupid costumes to sushi dates and retro arcades, this is my honest (and slightly sarcastic) word on Valentine’s Day. Continue reading

    Everyday Love, Family traditions, Hallmark Holidays, holidays, life, lifestyle writing, Long-Term Love, love, Love Languages, marriage, marriage humor, Modern Relationships, personal essay, Sentimental Husbands, Valentine’s Day, valentines
  • 02.12.2025

    Gratitude isn’t seasonal produce

    Gratitude isn’t seasonal produce

    Every November, everyone suddenly remembers gratitude exists, right up until the leftovers hit Tupperware. But thankfulness isn’t seasonal produce with an expiration date. It’s a year-round muscle we forget to flex until the calendar nags us. Here’s a reminder to stay grateful… even in December traffic, and throughout the year. Continue reading

    creative quill, everyday gratitude, faith, family, gratitude, holiday humor, holidays, lifestyle writing, modern motherhood, real-life reflections, seasonal mindset, snarky blog, Thanksgiving

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