The Commonplace Book

I’ve heard distant rumors that summer can be a lovely season. It’s been said that some people enjoy being outdoors, going for swims, visiting the farmers market, and eating lovely picnics. That seems barely imaginable in my neck of the woods. It’s been a hot, humid, miserable summer where I live—heat advisories, tornados, flash flood Continue reading

One of the reasons I left social media was to be more present in my own life. To pay closer attention to what I notice and what I remember at the end of the day. June was a turning point. My husband took me to New York City, and for the first time in years, Continue reading

I used to share what I loved on social media: books, poetry, travel, small bits of beauty from my day. It was fun at first. I felt like I had found a community of people who loved words and beauty as much as I did. But somewhere along the way, it stopped feeling healthy. Instagram Continue reading