Dear Avery, You turned 15 at the beginning of this month. Fifteen. I can’t quite wrap my head around it. You’ve built such an incredible life for yourself already—strong, loyal friendships, straight A’s, and this fearless willingness to try anything. Volleyball? Sure. Track and field? Why not. Basketball? Varsity as a freshman—no big deal. It’sContinue reading “Celebrating 15 years”
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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”
Where shall I start?
Dear Avery, When someone inspires you write…you know you love them! That’s where this idea came from — you, Avery, my niece. You live far away and I watch you grow up through pictures. So what better way to stay connected with you, then writing you letters? First, when you came into existence you singleContinue reading “Where shall I start?”