Though we didn’t see a single star, it was a great way to unplug (no cell service to be found) and the fresh air was good for the soul! Where were the stars?! While Iowa has been fairly lucky to not have been completely overtaken by the wildfire smoke from Canada, it was a little … Read more
I just turned in my final rounds of edits to the editor, and as I closed my laptop, I felt a rush of nerves, excitement, and accomplishment. And a bit of panic… Writing a book is quite a mental adventure! I just turned in my final rounds of edits to the editor, and as I … Read more
A coffee barista once asked if he could tell me his favorite coffee joke. I smiled, and as he poured more water into the coffee machine, he said: RIP, boiling water. You will be mist! Amid the busyness of life, it can be easy to forget that it’s how we make people feel that truly … Read more
S If you find yourself resisting something or creating reasons NOT to do “it,” I encourage you to ask yourself, “What’s one small thing I can do to keep moving?” You’d be surprised how much one small step can kickstart your momentum! I never thought I would be an author… and honestly, I’m still kind … Read more
We are adding a few more “when I was little” things to our summer JOY calendar and the kids are excited to experience the things we did as kids. Are you feeling spooky? This past weekend, we went camping and kayaking on the Yellow River near Prairie du Chien, WI. Aside from the 90-degree temps, … Read more
One of my favs… “The best way to change the world is in concentric circles: start with yourself and work your way out from there.”
Find somewhere in the next week to get some fresh air and sunshine. I have a JOY challenge for you, and it’s called the “Vitamin D Challenge.” Are you ready for it? Here we go: Find somewhere in the next week to get some fresh air and sunshine. This could be sitting near a window, … Read more
So I pushed “send”. The book is officially in the hands of the editor I am excited to hear what she says and the next steps… this is becoming so real! I recently found my finger hovering over the “send button.” It was time to officially hand my book over to my editor, and I … Read more
It’s a lot like life isn’t it? Where sometimes you float between experiences that feel like the back row, some middle row, and on a few rare occasions front and center. Sometimes we sit in the back row… My husband and I are known for going to concerts because music is our favorite! We started … Read more
