Peaceful mornings

Watching leaf shadows dance on the walls and floor of my new home office. Photos coming soon when I’m finished with the last bit of unpacking (see below).

Sifting through the last box of research and other files from my old home office, deciding what to keep and what to let go of. 

Office helper

Developing new morning, afternoon, and evening routines to avoid the doomscroll and to fill time I used to spend on Tank. 

Taking Luna on “sniffari” in our yard, since it’s not fenced and she has to stay on leash when outside.

Enjoying quiet instead of comfort TV playing in the background, because it doesn’t hurt as much to think.

Savoring the calm before the kitchen remodeling storm.

Digging deeper into organizing at home and preparing for emergencies (I’m looking at you, hurricane season) so I can be more proactive than reactive.

Watching Lightning hockey—their first Stanley Cup playoff game is this weekend!

Taking hot baths before bed and going to sleep early.

Feeling inspired by the Artemis II astronauts and mission, and loving the beautiful photos from space. 

Reading lots of great books. (Currently: Flashlight, by Susan Choi and Vesper Flights, by Helen Macdonald. These will probably be my two favorites in this month’s Happy Little Thoughts newsletter—subscribe here.)   

It’s such a little, ordinary life, but one filled with delightful moments—simple pleasures and even a few everyday adventures.  I like it like that. I don’t want a loud, public life. I want a quiet, satisfying, gentle one. After a prolonged time of stress, I’m rejoicing in a stretch of peaceful days. I know I’m very lucky that life right now looks pretty good, and I’m grateful for it.

What does life look like for you right now? What’s bringing you delight? What’s challenging you?