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HEART FRIEND

A little over two weeks ago, a beloved friend and family member by choice passed after a long battle with cancer.  She was a bestie and confidant to my Mom...

HEART FRIEND

A little over two weeks ago, a beloved friend and family member by choice passed after a long battle with cancer.  She was a bestie and confidant to my Mom...

Morning Prayer

Morning Prayer

Dear, sweet, loyal, fabulously stylish friends of JL PARISH- I’ve been missing you.  You know it’s true.  But, do you?  My last “blob” was written in October of this year.  Your girl, JLP, has...

Morning Prayer

Dear, sweet, loyal, fabulously stylish friends of JL PARISH- I’ve been missing you.  You know it’s true.  But, do you?  My last “blob” was written in October of this year.  Your girl, JLP, has...

Becoming

Becoming

There’s a small metal easel at the end of our bar filled with River’s artwork, all crinkled from paint, with streamers hanging off of it, perfectly imperfect.  Just behind it...

Becoming

There’s a small metal easel at the end of our bar filled with River’s artwork, all crinkled from paint, with streamers hanging off of it, perfectly imperfect.  Just behind it...

It Doesn't Have to Be Big

It Doesn't Have to Be Big

Last Monday morning early, my husband was off to work, and I was at home with River, getting him ready for his swim lesson. That hour before swim is a...

It Doesn't Have to Be Big

Last Monday morning early, my husband was off to work, and I was at home with River, getting him ready for his swim lesson. That hour before swim is a...

My Tribe

My Tribe

At the end of 2019, I read a New York Times story that would shape the first part of my 2020.  It was titled, “Do Not Disturb: How I Ditched My...

My Tribe

At the end of 2019, I read a New York Times story that would shape the first part of my 2020.  It was titled, “Do Not Disturb: How I Ditched My...

Be a Lamp

Be a Lamp

I just sat down at my desk.  It’s an antique secretary desk in a heavy, dark wood with a hinged, fold down writing surface covered in black leather.  It’s a real treasure,...

Be a Lamp

I just sat down at my desk.  It’s an antique secretary desk in a heavy, dark wood with a hinged, fold down writing surface covered in black leather.  It’s a real treasure,...