I’m saying hello to what works. Goodbye old filing systems that other people created. Hello simple notebook and pen. That works for me. Goodbye complicated scheduling systems. Hello old timey day planner. That works for me. Goodbye 6am alarm clock. Hello waking up when I feel rested. That works for me. Goodbye morning devotionals. Hello…

Linking up first car stories on Carla’s blog, This Messy Heart. My first car was a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle named Keegan. He was as epic as his name suggests. I first met Keegan on the eve of my 16th birthday. Dad and I drove to Charleston, SC – in response to a Craigslist ad, I believe –…

Y’all. My blog blew up. You blew it up! Can you read that number? 1,096. And we’re still counting. This morning we were at 1,300+ This post resonated with more people than I ever imagined. Thank you. Seriously, thank you so much. When I read Samantha Pugsley’s thoughtful article, my heart dropped. Something didn’t sit right. I tried…

Catherine threw down the gauntlet. Okay, she didn’t really throw down the gauntlet, but she did post a rad questionnaire and invited her readers to join the fun. I thought I’d take the challenge. Below are several things you never knew you wanted to know about me. Additionally, this is an excellent time to tell you that Catherine has just launched a…

Emily Freeman writes about building a bench, rather than an author platform. Earlier this year I made a conscious, but not a formal or public, decision to make this space more about others than myself. Blogging has been more enjoyable with that intention in mind. Rather than thinking about what I want to say, I picture what I need…

1) How to take a panoramic picture on my iPhone. You probably already know this, but it’s new to me! For detailed instructions better than I could provide, watch this video. I caught this shot at the wedding of a friend of ours. (Click for full size!)

I didn’t see it coming. Truly, I didn’t. It happened without warning. I couldn’t fathom that one minute I’d been enjoying a rehearsal dinner and the next transform in to the monster that is *that* person. You know the one. That person. The unsolicited advice giving person. O help. Glowing, the bride described their Hawaiian…

This post wasn’t planned, but it is honest. I’ve sincerely been blown away by  you. You, my blogging friends. The people who visit, read, comment, and share these meager ramblings. I’ve loved getting to know you through your blogs, your Instagrams, and your tweets. Y’all, we’ve got a special thing going. So thank you. A la Kat…

Linking up with Emily of Chatting at the Sky! This month, a dear friend came to stay with us over Easter. I met Emma while studying abroad and we’ve kept in touch ever since. Emma is from the Highlands of Scotland (yes, you have permission to be impressed) and, actually, this is her second trip to…