Monday Love Letters Archive
Are you getting the Monday Love Letters?
This is what I do instead of blogging…
because you know what, the blog space is noisy. And really, I think mostly no one cares. So, I made the shift to sending an email once a week. Only to the people who ask for it. I know they care, because every week, people write back. That’s fun.
But then, after a lot of months, people started asking me how to find stuff I’d written before… ummmm…. check your email archive? Then, my Mom asked. And you all know that we’ll do anything for our mamas.
Hence, the Monday Love Letter Archive.
Read to your heart’s content. Share on Facebook. Find something you thought you’d lost, like that caramel recipe that’s so danged popular.
Here they are, all the things:
2020: Monday Love Letter Archive
Skinny dipping, a painted rock, and hot dog tasting… Some weeks are eclectic like that!
Who wants to make bourbon peaches and cherry cordial with me? And some reflections on societal shifts and suffering.
On being taken advantage of… and increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion… can you help?
What happens when you hit the wall? In which I get called “Karen,” and discover the history of black drag queens.
On living with limitations, why job interviews don’t work, and the end of parenthood.
Wasps, paint, patriarchy and breath work… deep breaths everyone!
The graduation no one talks about…
Kate and I are at war with skunks… also some reflections on Father’s Day and summer./
On fear and it’s proper place… as well as antidotes and escapism.
Notes for living life well… also: power washing is my super power
Black Lives Matter… and we seriously need to up our game.
This is the hard part… and motherhood is NOT martyrdom.
Stuck waffles and burnt toast… and what Keri reminded me of.
Love in the time of COVID-19… and some things I’ve learned from my Mom.
On Optionality, international spies, and witchy-shit… this week was Beltane, after all.
On interdependence, toxic positivity, and personality… among other things.
This is hard… and it’s opportunity too.
On the fluid nature of life and freedom… among other things I’m thinking about.
On the times we live in, little things & showing up… how are you doing at nurturing yourself?
On what to do next & Essentialism… we had a COVID-19 test this week at our house.
Dispatches from quarantineDay five… this is what life looks like… and ways to get through it together.
And just like that, the world changes… … there is life and thought beyond COVID-19… keep going.
On showing up and generosity of spirit… … a story about how I was a jerk and what It reminded me of.
Hysteria serves no one… and thoughts on books as well as vegetarianism.
Don’t let anyone tell you how it has to be…
Also: individualism vs. collectivism, what do you think?
Friendship is funny and leaving is hard. I laughed and I cried this week.
Early mornings, late nights, and the gift of being together. Also: strangers are the BEST people.
On old friends, new friends, adventure, and the importance of laughter. Also: I’ve been thinking about the gift of time.
In which Lee and I go to Tikal. Musings on connections & adventures. Also, you can help with Konojel!
My favourite Ghandi quote, the Southern Cross & a story of sunrise. And a way that you can help!
I can’t go to Guatemala without a toothbrush… and other musings on heading to my other home.
A poem, a chance to serve, and what my friend Denise sent me… Happy New Year!
2019: Monday Love Letter Archive
A word for the year and one new habit…can you believe that TOMORROW is New Year’s Eve?
Kids are often right, a window into our holidays, and a totally escapist read.
Mushrooms, extinction, a full moon, and some questions… it’s been an eclectic week.
On Grandmothers, traditions & the holidays… as well as the caramel recipe that Erin asked for.
On Thanksgiving Resolutions, among other things… and a bath salts recipe.
On Gratitude & Tribes… also a shortbread recipe.
On the Power of Three, Nick Fury, and being home.
I’m tired of raw fish but Hawaii is beautiful… and I read a book about nothing that I loved.
On long toes, prophetic dreams and weird people
… and also being curious.
Strangers are good people… and sometimes it’s SO GREAT to be wrong!
You almost never die… but sometimes it’s a close call.
On working hard and the gifts of community… as well holding space for each other in the real world.
On working hard and the gifts of community
… as well holding space for each other in the real world.
On the ways a chance meeting changes life… as well as dream catchers and quiet.
On motorbikes, generosity, and parasites… but also community.
Greetings from Hong Kong… it’s been an interesting week.
Getting things done, being home, and moving on… did I forget to mention that we launched a kid this week?
Flying First Class, Scarcity vs. Abundance… and a visit from the Lady of the Lake.
Balancing Service & Self Care: spoiler alert: I am not always good at this.
On Doing What You Love, With People You Love… Also: Serendipity & Circe.
On Gifts, Relationships, and Lessons… Also, skinny dipping and a lot of bacon!
On the halfway point, Big Magic, and remaking ourselves.
On godchildren, kindness, and marketing… also… mink, birthdays, and fish.
On birthday season, trees, and statistics… also… I shaved my head… yep.
On full moons, medications, and the key to success… also: my girls.
On irrational confidence and my conversation with “Hot James”… among many other things.
Do you feel like you’re in over your head? Also: Expectations are a b*tch.
What I tell my kids about the world… Also: Are you still learning? Do you have a plan?
The Holy Trinity, Poetry & the Power of Story Telling
Is it me, or does it just keep getting better? Kids, friends, letting go of things & happiness.
On consumerism, showing up for our people, and love letters.
On moving, marriage & my nightmare. Some weeks we cover a lot of ground.
On Mentors, Motherhood & Packing… and the giraffe lady; it’s about her too.
On Mother’s Day and Figuring Out What to Do Next: Or, choosing a path.
On Fear & the State of the World: Or, what I tell my kids.
On Courage vs. Comfort: Or, “saddle up.”
Buda-Lovin’-Pest: On serendipity, evolution & surprises.
In which I am tired, but going anyway.
I don’t believe in buying new things… but I do believe in showing up for people.
April Fool’s Day: On jokes and other things.
On what it means to grow up… I’ve been thinking about this lately.
I’m in Guatemala… it feels good to be home.
Why this is a wonderful time to be alive.
Roots & Wings: This is about YOU too.
On Living Small & the Power of Ritual
On Airports & Alternate Universe: … or, the things I think about while traveling
On Valentine’s Day: I’m not a fan.
Newsflash: Canada is cold.
The best thing about January is snow ice cream.
Winter is not my favourite. I like coming home in summer better.
I’m traveling for work this week… where are you?
It’s the first Monday of the Year… here we go!
On healing, rebirth & your brain on parasites (?!)