Life after 50

  • Storytime with Jen

    When I was in upper elementary and middle school, nothing ruined a summer morning more than being woken up to help Momma pick a garden. Living in the Atlanta suburbs, we didn’t have space for one of our own. But… Continue reading

    Storytime with Jen
  • In Between Seasons

    When Audley and I moved back to north Alabama (four years ago this week), it was with a tremendous amount of hesitation. We had been away for ten years. Coupled with our hesitation was our dream to finally settle down… Continue reading

    In Between Seasons
  • Thirteen Snowflakes & Comfort of Ordinary Meals

    February has been freezing outside and warm inside; steam on the windows, carrots from our garden, shrimp shells turning into stock, bread rising while the world slowed for thirteen snowflakes. My newest post is about finding joy and peace in… Continue reading

    Thirteen Snowflakes & Comfort of Ordinary Meals
  • Happy New Year – 2026!

    December flew by in a blink, didn’t it? Between family time, work parties, school events, and the holidays themselves, the month was over almost as soon as it started. Add in a lovely round of the flu that wiped out… Continue reading

    Happy New Year – 2026!