The Rapid Log · 06 I’ve been meaning to write a post, but for the first time in years, I really struggled with what I came here to say. Until now, my problem hasn’t been a lack of ideas — it’s been too many things to say, all at once. I’ve been…
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An Immersive Journey Through Your Inner Gardens: Your Creative Reclamation Story
The Rapid Log · 05 I mentioned in my last newsletter that my attention has turned toward fiction. When I mention that I’m a writer, I’m often asked what kind of novel I’m writing, and although that wasn’t the kind of writing I meant, it always stirs a secret longing.…
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Adventures in Writing: A Personal Permission Slip & Introducing The Rapid Log
The Rapid Log · 04 “Be useful.” When it comes to communication, this is one of the most important pieces of advice I’ve received… But it can also feel the most limiting. It invites a healthy dose of perfectionism to the table — spillover from years spent writing in the…
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A Question Over Tea That Stayed With Me: Why’d You Do It?
The Rapid Log · 03 My grandmother-in-law is a fiercely independent wonder with a sharp mind and an impeccable memory. For her 98th birthday, my in-laws made her a unicorn cake, because — exactly. When she comes over for dinner, her great-granddaughters (3 and 5) are thrilled and our evening…
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Another Cold and Flu Season — and Another Experiment in Slowing Down
The Rapid Log · 02 It finally happened — after a lovely, long stretch of good health, our household fell ill. (Thankfully nothing too major, and I’m not complaining; in fact, I’m constantly grateful for the health and wellbeing of our family.) Of course, we got sick right at the…
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Sweet Synchronicity and Sticky Hands
The Rapid Log · 01 Today I’m diverging from my usual blog content to share a sweet little story featuring my daughters. In respecting their privacy, I’ll nickname them Button (5 years old) and Beep (3 years old). My husband picked Beep up from daycare while I took Button to…
