Life As it Should Be
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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
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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
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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
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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



