Writer behind Finding Joy in the Ordinary. I keep a running field notebook on ordinary life, small experiments in noticing and cultivating small joys, one log entry at a time.
For a while now, I’ve been curious about the role of simple rituals in my weekends. Specifically, I wondered if dedicating time to make pancakes on Sunday mornings could transform
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Winter can feel long, especially in January and February when the days are short and the cold seems unending. I wondered what…
I've often wondered about the role morning light plays in shaping my mood throughout the day. I live in a small apartment…
This past month, I found myself wondering about the interplay of light and shadow in my home office. What if I intentionally…
For a week, I wondered what would happen if I set aside my screens during the first hour of my mornings. My…
This week, I decided to conduct a little experiment: could changing my morning routine actually set a better tone for my day?…
This month, I decided to turn my morning routine upside down. I wanted to see how stepping outside first thing in the…
For a while, my mornings revolved around a familiar routine: brewing a cup of coffee in the kitchen, scrolling through my phone…
As the days grew longer and the light began to shift in my kitchen window, I found myself wondering: what if I…
The evenings at home often felt a bit stark to me. It was a time when I wanted to unwind, yet the…