The Dull Women’s Club

Dear Avery, A few weeks ago, Facebook’s algorithm introduced to me a group called “The Dull Women’s Club“. Me, at the beautiful age of 37, with an adventurous husband and two toddlers running around, my life is anything but “dull”. I had to laugh at this. What were you thinking Facebook robots? Well, maybe thoseContinue reading “The Dull Women’s Club”

Finding my inner age through blood work testing

Dear Avery, Life in your 30s shifts when your body starts to slow down or not be asadaptable as it once was. It’s the decade where most of us start optimizing ourlives to prevent or stay ahead of potential illnesses to come. And that’s preciselywhat your Uncle and I have been doing over the lastContinue reading “Finding my inner age through blood work testing”

36 trips around the sun

Dear Avery, Yesterday was my 36th birthday. While the plan was to see you, your sister, and your parents for the weekend, sickness got the better of your sister, and sadly we couldn’t hang out. I pivoted last minute and scheduled some much-needed “me” time: a massage and facial to start the birthday off right.Continue reading “36 trips around the sun”

Burning Man: the decompression

Dear Avery, I did it. I actually did it. I spent 9 days out in the middle of a dusty desert with 70k other people in 100 degree heat surrounded by blaring music, beautiful art installations, and more LED lights than I ever knew existed. And I survived. I’m officially a “Burner”. Burning Man isContinue reading “Burning Man: the decompression”

Are you the same person you were last Easter?

Dear Avery, Happy Easter! Today was such a lovely day — slightly overcast with a cool breeze and the sun peeking through the clouds. The church service was outside with over a thousand people gathered to celebrate Easter. The message was around what death means, what truly living means, and the importance of shedding yourContinue reading “Are you the same person you were last Easter?”