Well, the long weekend has come and gone—and if you’re sitting there wondering how we’re already past Labor Day and into September, you’re not alone. There’s always something bittersweet about this time of year: the last long weekend of summer…
Fourth of July Reflections: Traditions, Transitions, and Fireworks
I went into the long holiday weekend without many expectations. I was wrestling with how to appropriately acknowledge the end of a decade-long tradition a friend and I had for the Fourth of July, trying to stay grounded after last…
A New Kind of Fourth: Letting Go of an Old Tradition and Making Space for Something New
For most of us, the Fourth of July is synonymous with fireworks, barbecues, and maybe a trip to the beach or a backyard gathering. It’s a day that often follows a familiar rhythm year after year. But this summer, for…
New Year, New Traditions: How a European Getaway Shaped My Start to 2025
The start of a new year often brings a relaxed mindset, a fresh perspective, and perhaps a few new goals. For me, the beginning of 2025 comes on the heels of a weeks-long trip to Europe filled with daily sanity…
Until 2025!
A few days ago, I grabbed the suitcase I’d spent what felt like weeks packing and headed to the airport, ready to spend the holidays abroad. Although I arrived at my destination less than 72 hours ago, I can already…
Thankful & Grateful
This past holiday week and weekend were not what I had in mind when I thought of Thanksgiving 2023. To be honest, I’m not sure what I thought the holiday would be like for me this year since I didn’t…
Creating New Traditions
This is the first holiday season where I have absolutely no plans. I won’t be going to my grandmother’s house for Christmas Eve lunch or Christmas dinner, I’m not exchanging gifts with friends, and I didn’t even put up a…
