In the Quiet and Bare.
Motherhood
Musings on the loneliness of early motherhood, and reassurance for my magpies living through it.
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Notes to Self on Motherhood.
Motherhood
Notes to myself on motherhood for when I need a bit of perspective.
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The Magpie Diary: 5.25.2025.
Essays
This week's diary: everything on my mind and heart.
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The Catbird + The Rat Snake + The Frog Song.
Musings + Essays
A musing on what interruptions and visitations from the natural world can teach us.
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The First Rule.
Musings
Rules of birding, and how they apply to living a soulful life.
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What Have You Had to Unlearn in Your 30s?
Musings + Essays
Thoughts on undoing habits from younger years.
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What Simple Reframe Has Changed Your Outlook?
Essays
Simple reframes and mindset shifts that will change your outlook on life.
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Jen’s Weekend Drafts: Messy and Light.
Musings + Essays
This week's inspirations: a quote on being unpolished, hair goals, a Mary Oliver poem, and…
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Parts of a Good Life.
Musings + Essays
A reflection on what goes into "a good life" -- lots of bad days and…
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There Will Come
Musings + Essays
A reflection on realizing that everything is unfolding naturally and as it should.
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