This month, I read The Correspondent by Virginia Evans, and it stuck with me. It’s a story told through letters. Just an everyday …
Family
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There sits an old farm lantern on the base of our fireplace. Unlikely as it may seem, it has become one of our …
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Everyone remembers their first car. Not just what they drove, but how it felt: windows down, music up, the rush of freedom. For …
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Something about summer stirs up memories of family kitchens—the clink of dishes, the scent of something sweet in the air, the stories passed …
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A few years ago, we gathered to celebrate the incredible life of my husband’s uncle—a man whose kindness stretched across decades, touching more …
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There’s something about a blank wall that feels unfinished, as if it’s waiting for a story to unfold. When I first set up …
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“So, Mama,” my daughter asked from the pantry, her voice barely audible over the rustling of snacks, “what would you save in a …
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As I grow older, I am learning that life revolves around relationships. I’ve heard people come into your life for a reason, a …
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As the holidays approach, I find myself reflecting more on my grandmother. Perhaps it’s because my Mimi, who has been an instrumental influence …
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A week-long trip to Japan was definitely not included on my bingo card for this year. As much as we love to travel, …
