Why Wyoming Will Always Have My Heart: Tourist Destinations You’ll Love to Visit
My two books, Cedar Ridge and One More Last Chance, are set in Wyoming, and because of that, this beautiful state holds a very special place in my heart. There’s something unforgettable about Wyoming — the wide-open skies, the rugged landscapes, the quiet beauty, and...Travel Essentials You’ll Actually Use
There’s something undeniably romantic about travel. The early morning airport runs, the passport tucked into your bag, the little thrill of knowing you’re about to wake up somewhere new. But let’s be honest: the magic fades quickly when you forget your charger, your...A Spring Routine to Refresh Your Life + the Best Hobby to Start This Season
There’s something about spring that makes everything feel possible again. Maybe it’s the sunlight stretching a little longer into the evening. Maybe it’s the way the air softens, the trees start showing off, and even the most tired among us begin to suspect we might...The Simple Joy of Baking Pecan Pie at Home
There is something deeply comforting about baking a pecan pie. Maybe it is the way the kitchen starts to smell warm and sweet before the pie is even halfway done. Maybe it is the glossy filling, the toasted pecans on top, or the fact that pecan pie always feels a...St. Patrick’s Day Magic: Finding Little Bits of Luck in Everyday Life
Maybe it is the sea of green. Maybe it is the playful little symbols—shamrocks, gold coins, rainbows, leprechauns, all the things that make the day feel a bit more magical than usual. Or maybe it is the way St. Patrick’s Day reminds us of something we do not talk...March, Fresh Starts, and a Little Appreciation
There’s just something about March, isn’t there? Maybe it’s the way the days begin to feel a little softer around the edges. Maybe it’s the extra light in the afternoon, or the sense that the year is finally beginning to wake up properly. Whatever it is, March always...If I Could Start Over: A Spring Reflection for Women’s History Month
March always feels like a soft beginning to me. Not the loud, fireworks kind of reset we get in January. But the gentle kind. The kind that arrives with longer days, open windows, and that first warm breeze that makes you believe change is possible again. Before...Other Occasions Worth Celebrating in February (Besides Valentine’s Day)
February tends to wear one big label: Valentine’s Day. Hearts. Roses. Chocolates. Candlelit dinners. And while I love a good romantic moment as much as anyone, I’ve started to notice something over the years—February is far too tender, far too meaningful a month to...Love Languages in Real Life: How We Show Love Day to Day
We talk about love languages a lot. Words of affirmation. Acts of service. Gifts. Quality time. Physical touch. They sound neat and tidy when we list them out like that. Almost like categories in a quiz result. But real love? Real love is messier. Softer. Quieter. It...