When I think of my friend Lotus, I picture her collecting bones on the beaches of Costa Rica and plant-whispering in my garden on Salt Spring. I think of perfectly timed dinner jokes—zingers that make people drop their forks. I…
Growing up, trees were my people. They calmed me down like nothing else could. When I wondered if I’d ever find my place in the world, trees held space. Growing up, trees were part of my family’s livelihood. Once a…
When most people think about Venice, Italy, they picture renaissance art, gothic palaces, and romantic gondola rides. Venice was dreamy for me too. But my head-over-heels moment was a bit different. I was at St. Mark’s Square having a…
When my heart feels heavy or I’m in a funk, water always helps. Being on the ocean is amazing, but not always possible. Cleaning anything (the house, my car, or my own body), watching the rain, watering plants or flowers,…
I’m sending a big hug to you on this fine day—I hope you can feel it. We all need hugs right now. Not the “tap you politely on the back” kind. Not the “this is awkward because we’re…