To live at the speed of being human means to engage the senses. How many times does a day, a week, a year fly by, seemingly remembered as only a continuous blur of digital files, boring snacks, and binged shows. Not that there is anything inherently wrong with any one of those things—in fact, they …
Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Christmas morning’s portable, fun-size festivity, stockings can be both a delight and a conundrum to fill. When faced with a dearth of options, it’s always enlightening to brainstorm the preferences of your stocking recipient . . . practical minimalism? Extreme crafting? Organizing? Build outward from what you know, and begin keeping an eye out for …
Gratitude Ideas for Thanksgiving
“What are you grateful for?” A common and occasionally brain-freezing phrase . . . Thanksgiving, with its promise of soporific food choices and comfortable old traditions can lull us into a false sense of security, till the grand supper table forum leads us to frantic, existential grasping for something simple but profound with which to …
Spooky Movies for Halloween
This is a topic that I could ramble on and on about. The spooky, creepy-old-house, dark-and-stormy-night setting is my very favorite, and it has been terribly difficult to pick just a few to recommend. We'll have to make this a regular Halloween-season tradition, alright? The movies that follow are all family friendly. As you may …
Autumn Popcorn: Cozy Corn
When I think of autumn in all its colorful splendor, I am reminded specifically of scary-movie nights with popcorn, that smoky smell of neighbors' burning leaves, Halloween chocolates, and gathering pecans along the side of a county road. It is all of these memories that I've attempted to assemble together into the following recipe for …
Five Teas to Try This Fall
As cooler weather slips back in to daily life, warm cups of tea become a perfect accessory for chilled fingers. These five teas are sure to liven up any autumn routine, be it at your workdesk, your first class of the day, or your evening rest. (Not sponsored.) Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice—$10 for …
MBTI | Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1, the successful television sequel to the 1994 Stargate movie, created compelling stories while forging new ground in science-fiction. Throughout its 10 year run, the personalities of the four main characters were as engaging an element as unexplored planets and new alien species. In honor of its 25th anniversary and continuing influence, we’ve analyzed …
Welcome
The idea behind this blog came early on in the pandemic, as perhaps many such creative thoughts did, springing freely onto the unfettered newness of an uncertain time. Though, one also might pause at the idea of starting a blog during a pandemic and other global and local events of upheaval. Too trivial? Too obvious …
The Intentional Ordinary 