Author Archives: Lauren

Summertime, anyone? It’s June 1, and in my mind, that’s the unofficial start of the summer season. As a kid, it was always the beginning of three months of pruny fingers from too many hours in the water, hot mountain … Continue reading →

Five Senses Monday Happy Monday to you all! Five Senses Monday was a series I did for many years as way to reflect on the comings and goings of the last few days. I was inspired by other bloggers who … Continue reading →

And just like that, it’s over. Nearly three years ago, I bought my first home. I am still here, in the place with the red door that I walked through that July with boxes overstuffed with books and art supplies, … Continue reading →

It’s been a while, friends, and quite a lot has happened: My sweet Sara pup, whose soft eyes and lioness mane grace so many camping and paddling photos in this space, passed away this past January at the age of … Continue reading →

My jaw is dropped at the fact that tomorrow is the last day of July 2018. I’m sure yours is hanging to your chest, too, because that’s the response I get from just about everyone when the topic of time … Continue reading →

Friends, how are these last drifting days of summer treating you? Have you walked barefoot in grass so much that it seems the whites of your feet are stained greet? Have you binged on more Netflix — or homemade ice … Continue reading →

My dad’s garden sprouted pumpkins he’s never planted, even though he’s had a garden in this same spot for over a decade.One of my best friends saw two of her beautiful daughters get married this year. I’m so glad I’ve … Continue reading →