Greetings! My goodness, it has been cold where I live in Indiana. I was grateful for the chance to slip away to Florida for a few days- soaking up sunshine and the vibrant colors of blooming flowers. It felt funny to see magenta and fuchsia petals flourishing beneath winter greenery, and big red bows, draped over neighborhood entrances. And yet, as tempting as it is to entirely escape the cold and gray of the northern hemisphere, there is a quiet medicine in this season. Winter carries its...

Hello! I’m writing to you from the warmth of my cozy kitchen on this gray December day. The sky is a fierce winter blue, while everything else is washed in that soft, quiet dormancy that only this season brings. Cub is at my feet, breathing slow and steady after a romp around the yard with his big red ball. The house is still… the perfect backdrop for writing to you. Winter is such a powerful time to recalibrate the inside of your home. With the natural world entering a period of rest, due to...

Hello! What have you been reading lately? As we approach the shortest day of the year, this is one of my favorite times to turn inward, turn off the TV, and pick up a book. Reading isn’t just a hobby... it’s nourishment. Studies show that reading reduces stress by 68%, slows mental decline, supports better sleep, and even helps reduce feelings of loneliness. I definitely read more than the average American (twelve books per year!), especially if we’re counting audiobooks, and lately I’ve been...