I have a podcast problem. I often spend hours each week with my headphones on, tuning out the world, immersed in a podcast. And, if I’m honest, Crime Junkie was my gateway drug. At a time when I was drowning in the non-stop backlog of dishes and laundry and meal prep and cleaning that tends … Continue reading Kid Detective
The Magic of Storytelling
Earlier this year I fell in love with the magic of true, personal storytelling. I had already discovered many podcasts that became the soundtrack to my daily tasks - from dishes to cooking to jogging with the dog, you'd typically find me with my wireless Beats headphones on, immersed in a podcast. And then I … Continue reading The Magic of Storytelling
Broken
We had a beautiful 2-year-old daughter and had decided it was time to expand on that. Getting pregnant and carrying Emaline had been smooth sailing and we were prepared for more calm seas ahead. We didn’t really hold back and relayed the good news to our family and friends relatively early. Now, the news of … Continue reading Broken
Anna Begins, A Love Story
It’s my college graduation weekend and my parents are joyful, proud – and a bit relieved, I think. And we’re out celebrating with my roommates and their families – fancy dinner and drinks to follow. I’m drinking scotch and water with my dad. Not because I like scotch. At all. But I’m a silly 22-year-old, … Continue reading Anna Begins, A Love Story
The Fish in the Freezer
The first Saturday in May is “opening fishing” weekend in Wisconsin. And this meant something to me, and my uncle Randy. We are a distinct breed: connecting around traditions and family; habits and pranks. Respecting nature and legacy and love in a way that transcends words. We always came together at this time of year … Continue reading The Fish in the Freezer
The Question & The Lamp
So, it’s month “who even knows anymore” of the pandemic, sometime in January 2022, and we’re still working from home… which, for me, means working from my unfinished basement / office / playroom / home gym… Needless to say, the art of interior decorating and finding a sense of joy and Zen in my surroundings … Continue reading The Question & The Lamp
#fuckCOVID19
So, it’s March 2020… and many of you probably have a similar visceral reaction to hearing that combination of month + year… that’s right – the start of the pandemic. Of COVID-19. This virus that was “shutting down” schools and workplaces for roughly 2 weeks (or so we thought). And I suddenly find myself transitioning … Continue reading #fuckCOVID19
The [Unofficial] Moth Blog 