birthday

Nov
11
45

45

A personal reflection on finding unexpected love and joy after embracing solitude, and the liberating effects of letting go of social media and embracing real connections.
9 min read
Dec
31

Turning 14 Years Old

Another challenging year, but coming out stronger than in the past.
6 min read
Nov
11
44

44

This is the 13th year of writing these annual reflections for my birthday: soberness, aloneness/solitude, and recommendations for books, music, and podcasts.
9 min read
Dec
31
Turning 13 Years Old

Turning 13 Years Old

I ended last year’s post writing about Kylie’s new found independence: walking around downtown or the mall without me right beside her, talking more with her friends in her room than with me, and so forth. This past year, that independence has really taken off.
4 min read
Nov
11
43

43

A reflection on my birthday about another difficult year, plus book and music recommendations for the winter.
9 min read
Dec
31

Turning 12 Years Old

The predictions I make in these birthday posts have almost become a jinx of Kylie’s life, and my own.
4 min read
Nov
10
42

42

A tough year with more challenges ahead as COVID rears its ugly head once again. Through it all, the fire
5 min read
Dec
30

Turning 11

After getting her own phone last year for her birthday, she has spent more time discovering things for herself than
8 min read
Nov
11
41 - All Fired Up

41 - All Fired Up

Last year, I wrote about walking into the fire. It seems like such a long time ago after what has happened in the world. For me, it feels even longer. Needless to say, it has not been a good year.
6 min read
Dec
31

Turning 10

Another year, another year of growth.
4 min read

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45

A personal reflection on finding unexpected love and joy after embracing solitude, and the liberating effects of letting go of social media and embracing real connections.

Turning 13 Years Old

I ended last year’s post writing about Kylie’s new found independence: walking around downtown or the mall without me right beside her, talking more with her friends in her room than with me, and so forth. This past year, that independence has really taken off.

42

A tough year with more challenges ahead as COVID rears its ugly head once again. Through it all, the fire still burns within me. The last thing I want is for it to be extinguished. For the next year, I’m going to keep this fire burning within me and

Turning 11

After getting her own phone last year for her birthday, she has spent more time discovering things for herself than in past years. It’s something that I had written about before, and likely something I’ll write again next year, but this year really was a step up from

41 - All Fired Up

Last year, I wrote about walking into the fire. It seems like such a long time ago after what has happened in the world. For me, it feels even longer. Needless to say, it has not been a good year.

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