Slow Summers and My Own Personal Global Warming
After a hectic year of moves and transitions, summer at the lake has reminded me what matters most. Between sweating through every outdoor project, nursing transplanted flowers, homeschooling, and watching my children create worlds from construction paper, I've realized these simple days are becoming the childhood memories they'll carry forever.
Starting Dahlias From Seed: Planting Hope in a New Season
Some seasons in life feel unsettled—new homes, new routines, and the quiet feeling that you might already be behind. This spring, while planting my dahlia seeds, I’m reminded that sometimes we plant things long before everything else in life feels ready.
Why My Husband Calls Me Wildflower
For years, my husband has called me “Wildflower.” What started as a simple nickname slowly became something more—a reminder of resilience, growth, and learning to bloom wherever life plants you.