Looking back, July felt like a month of doing things a little afraid, a little unprepared, and going anyway. We took our first Amtrak trip and weren’t sure how any of it would go.Tom sent a message to a band we’ve loved for years and didn’t expect anything back.I wrote about two of the hardest … Read more
Here’s what we’re reading in July 2026 — and I’ll be honest, I didn’t notice these four had anything in common until I’d finished all of them. They all ended up pushing me in the same direction. Die With Zero — Bill Perkins I almost skipped this one because I assumed it was mostly about … Read more
July is when we find out which products actually earn their place. Here’s everything we’re reaching for when the heat is real and we’re determined to be outside anyway — plus a few things making the indoor hours better too. July in St. Louis is not subtle. The heat index hits triple digits before noon, … Read more
Here’s what I’m reading right now — four books worth picking up in June 2026, even though they don’t have much in common except that they’ve all been sitting nearby lately, and I’ve found myself thinking about each one long after I put it down. Some months the books on my nightstand all seem to … Read more
This is not a perfect road trip packing list. This is the stuff that is actually in our car because we got tired of almost being ready. The things that used to live in a bag or a closet until the morning of a trip — and sometimes got forgotten, or were in the wash, … Read more
May feels like the right month to talk about what’s been on the nightstand — and these four books for midlife readers landed at exactly the right time. Not because I have a reading program or a books-per-month goal. Just because these four have been sitting with me lately and each one hit differently — … Read more
May is the month the backyard actually becomes part of the house again. Here’s are out outdoor living favorites – everything we’re using to make the most of it — from the garden we skipped last year to the backyard movie nights we’re not skipping this summer. If you’ve been following along here, you know … Read more
This March reading list is built for a very specific moment in the year. March is a strange month. You’re not in winter survival mode anymore — but you’re not at full momentum either. The days get longer.Your body starts asking to move again.But pushing too hard too fast is usually what burns people out. … Read more
By the end of January, most of the noise has faded. The pressure to “start over” is gone.The urge to overhaul your life has quieted.And what’s left is usually more honest. January doesn’t ask for reinvention.It asks for orientation — figuring out what matters, what doesn’t, and how you want to move forward without blowing … Read more
May 2025 Edition This month’s list is a blend of grit, mindset, focus, and meaning — with a couple books that helped me push through during school and clinicals. Some of these are intense, others reflective, but all of them left a lasting mark. If you’re trying to stay on track, deepen your thinking, or … Read more