It’s been just about a week since my annual A Daily Gathering retreat ended, and I’m still processing everything. Processing the fact that 9+ months and nearly 400 hours of planning and emailing and more planning and packing is over. Processing that 5 glorious days with a house (and cottage)-full of nearly 20 women is over. Processing the […]

Happy Tuesday! Autumn is almost officially here. This summer has been full of travel, family time, working behind the scene and furiously making plans. I unintentionally slowed down my blogging this summer in exchange for living slowly, enjoying the season with my family, and refocusing and setting some business goals. We’ll be sharing more about […]

After a rather toasty Indian summer, it’s finally feeling like autumn in Northern Virginia. This means I want to make soups and stews and have homemade cinnamon potpourri simmering on the stove 24/7. And drink hot chocolate in front of a roaring fire. If only we had the fireplace for the roaring fire. A fireplace […]

Gratitude is “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” Lately, I’ve been trying to be more intentional about my gratitude. Taking a minute and writing out that thank you note. Picking up a small “thank you” gift. Even just picking up the phone and saying “thank you.” It’s […]