Well I definitely took my July mantra to CHILL pretty seriously, including taking an unplanned month-long break from blogging. I don’t feel bad about it. In fact, it was really good for me in some ways. That said, I’m tired of not creating. I need to write, among other things. It helps keep me sane. And I still owe you… View Post
How is this month already almost halfway done? Between the 4th and a family reunion last week, I feel like I’ve hardly had a chance to find my bearings. And here we are with the first day of school breathing down our necks already. That’s why I kept it simple for my monthly mantra this time: CHILL. I just want… View Post
I’ll be honest: there’s a lot of ugly stuff going on in America. Most of it isn’t new, but it is more visible these days than it once was. I’m sure there are very few of us who haven’t felt hurt or betrayed or angry or frustrated or shocked or disappointed yet again this last year and a half. And… View Post
Today I’m taking my Summer On Purpose series to Japan! Quick reminder: this series is replacing my usual Mila Mondays for the next several weeks. Instead, I’m sharing some things we are doing to keep busy, maybe learn something new, and have fun this summer. Each week we’ll choose a new country to explore through art projects, STEM activities, a… View Post
Guys. This trip. It came up fairly unexpectedly, came together quickly, and came at the perfect time. There is so much I want to share with you, so much to process. My soul is full and my mind is racing in a million different directions. It’s good. It’s really really good. We’ve mostly settled back into a family routine; I… View Post