As we move from summer to autumn in the coming weeks, I want to dwell on the transition and mindfully embrace the change. Somewhere between the advancement of transportation and the creation of the internet, seasons have slowly lost relevance. As I read and discuss with others about slow and thoughtful living I'm constantly reminded … Continue reading The Importance of Seasons: Autumn
This past summer, our family of four, my parents-in-law, and my brother-in-law’s family of three rented a vintage cottage on the shores of Lake Huron. I fell in love with cottage’s massive stone fireplace, large awning windows and beautiful pine floors. The kitchen was tiny, but the seafoam green formica countertops won me over until … Continue reading Living Large with a Tiny Fridge
I’ve always called Lake Huron home. The beach is a part of me and my story, yet over the last few years I have found myself swimming in it less and less. As life gets busier, it's easy to forget about the lake and the healing benefits of swimming in it, but for me there … Continue reading Taking the Plunge
Welcome to our journal. As we gracefully fumble towards a slow and thoughtful life, we are sharing our experience here. Our attempts to live more simply are not perfect. We will share the good and the not so good. Time is precious, so our words will be few. We invite you to journey with us … Continue reading Slowing Down Life
