Every once in awhile, on a Friday, I miss the glory days of TGIF. You too? Time for some inspiration-driven links, friends. I’ve been capitalizing on this free coffee trick for-evah, and I’d like to introduce you to my beautiful world. There’s just something about the Midwest, friends. I couldn’t be more proud to call … Continue reading »
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just keep going.
Hey, you. (Yes, you.) Happy Tuesday. Or un-happy Tuesday, maybe? Either way, it’s up to us to cheer each other on. It’s up to us to cheer each other on. To encourage those around us. To lift others up. It’s up to us to tell those we love to just keep going. Why? Because this … Continue reading »
inspiration-driven kitchen: farm your markets, friends.
Plans for your weekend? No? I’ve got you covered: FARMERS’ MARKETS. If you’re in Kansas City, you’ll find a wide variety of farmers’ markets in our metro area. Farmers’ markets give you a chance to connect with local farmers, get those critical fruits & veggies into your diet, experiment with new recipes and more. Mr. … Continue reading »
on the writing process.
As an entrepreneur who’s also a freelance writer, I have that pinch-myself instinct several times a week. Some days, I have to pinch myself to be sure I’m not dreaming. Other days, I have to pinch myself because I’m sure I’m out of my mind. So it’s with a bit of irony that Melissa Tydell … Continue reading »
inspiration-driven links, inbox zero edition
For about a week, I’ve been on this quest for the ever-elusive Inbox Zero. I began at close to 1,000 and I’m now well under 350. That’s progress in my book. As I’ve been sorting, I’ve happened upon so many links I emailed to myself. And the subjects of these emails are all ambiguous. Like … Continue reading »
wedded wednesday: on baggage.
{We need to get talking about what marriage really looks like. In that spirit, we chat about it here once a week, on Wedded Wednesdays.} I forked over my boarding pass and got a bizarre look in exchange. “That,” the gate agent said as he looked at my baggage, “needs to be checked.” He … Continue reading »
on reader’s choice and audience
Have I mentioned my history with pen pals yet? Friends, this was an epic season for me. Letters in and out of the mailbox daily. I even made friends with our mail carrier. Even though it was me writing to all 60+ pen pals, every letter was different. Why? The audience. Because no two recipients … Continue reading »
don’t even think about taking me out to dinner (wedded wednesdays guest post)
{We need to get talking about what marriage really looks like. In that spirit, we chat about it here once a week, on Wedded Wednesdays.} I can’t remember how Amy Sullivan and I initially connected, but I’m so glad we did. Her heart is decidedly others-focused and her approach is bold, yet relevant. Friends, a … Continue reading »
on kiddos and the Edna Adan Mother’s Day Project
The first time I was in a publication, I was in Kindergarten. It was 100 Day at school — yep, the 100th day of the school year. My pal Giselle and I were photographed counting 100 Cheerios for the occasion. My parents bought a dozen copies of that day’s newspaper and clipped the photo for essentially every … Continue reading »
for Boston and beyond
Initially, I’d planned an interview with my friend Stacy Williams, the founder of Finding Purpose in the Pain, for today’s blog post. She launched an e-book yesterday, called 21 Days to Finding Purpose in the Pain. Over a month ago, I promised to share this interview and spread the word about her book, her book … Continue reading »
