Instagram made us do it. “There are always flowers for those who want to see them.”– Henri Matisse Three Roots Boutique — Gladewater, TX My mom let me know about Three Roots Boutique several months ago on Instagram. Inspired by beautiful pictures of loose-leaf teas, their new tea wall, and all floral everything, I packed…
Rolling through Downtown Rowlett
“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” — Gustave Flaubert While many dream of far-off destinations, I’ve been finding joy in discovering the hidden gems of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, one downtown at a time. It’s partly a creative project, but mostly a grounding exercise to keep…
Flying Higher at Ascension Coffee
Ascension Coffee’s new White Rock location officially opened today. “Tea, though ridiculed by those who are naturally coarse in their nervous sensibilities will always be the favorite beverage of the intellectual.” — Thomas de Quincey I had to see it for myself. I wasn’t crazy about the matcha when I visited the Cypress Waters location…
Finding Love at Lake Ray Hubbard Lighthouse
This year, I chose to celebrate Valentine’s Day differently, reconnecting with the simple pleasures that make my soul sing. No extravagant gestures or commercial pressure — just a return to the quiet activities that bring me joy: blogging, baking, losing myself in the pages of a physical book, wandering through nature, and watching the sky…
Unmasking Suicide: A Candid Conversation
Guest Post by Cherise Young Breaking the Silence: A Compassionate Look at Suicide Prevention Two years after September was first deemed National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, I led my first suicide prevention training. What I discovered was eye-opening: the concept of suicide as a preventable public health matter was foreign and even uncomfortable for many….
Holding Space for Grief
Guest Post by Cherise Young Around this time in recent years, I’ve found myself reflecting deeply on loss and grief. In 2020, I wrote about feeling weary from the global pandemic – the isolation, collective loss, and traumatic experiences that seemed to permeate every aspect of our lives. But 2022 brought a different kind of…
