Making Home

January Vibes, 2024 reflections, 2025 desires

January 20, 2025

I approach January as a time for rest, reflection, and hibernation, aligning my actions with winter’s natural energy rather than cultural pressures for productivity. Reflecting on 2024, I am deeply satisfied with my home, relationships, and overall security. My journaling process also provided a good visual reminder of where I want to grow and see improvements, specifically in career, writing, and homesteading. As I look ahead to 2025, I am so appreciative for exactly where I am and committed to building resilience for the challenges and joys this year (and others) will bring.

My Christmas Holiday Journal - Days 3 & 4

December 29, 2024

I have entered the “losing track of days of the week” stage of Christmas holidays. Not knowing what day of the week it is, not needing to know, not caring, is such a lovely feeling. Ciel and Iris arrive, we are now 9 around the table.

My Christmas Holiday Journal - Days 1 & 2

December 27, 2024

Laurent arrives. Brunch at Mom & Dad's place.

She’s making a spreadsheet, checkin’ it twice (& it’s a White Christmas on the South Shore!)

December 24, 2024

Planning and spreadsheets meets the magic of a snowy Christmas on Nova Scotia’s South Shore.

Grocery shopping day

December 5, 2024

Thursday is grocery shopping day because Thursday morning is the Lunenburg Farmer’s Market and I want to combine all my shopping on one day.

It's still summer & saunas

August 23, 2024

A new video has been uploaded to YouTube. In it we visit Sand Dollar Beach and marvel at the marine wildlife, I give a tour of our entry and clean a bookshelf (I hope it's more interesting than it sounds). You'll get a peek into my herbal apothecary, watch us (my dad) build the sauna deck, and we'll go to the blueberry patch together.