(At least, in my mind. Always random lyrics floating around up there.) But I lay here past 11:30 on a Tuesday night, unable to sleep — indeed, wide awake and razor sharp, feeling on the verge of big things happening. Remember when you were a kid, having to go to bed the night before an… Continue reading Insomnia, the Musical
Category: Reflections
All Things End
They say that all things must come to an end. And even though we may be prepared for it, watching something you love go away is never easy. I completed my last session with Studio Ainsley yesterday afternoon. Fittingly, it was a newborn session. Thankfully, it was purely magical. The family was a joy to… Continue reading All Things End
May Day
Today is May 1. May Day. The start of the last month of this huge transition. I'd be lying if I said it's all downhill from here. The hard part is just beginning. Over the next 30 days, we will sign away this big, beautiful house, take a trip to Schlitterbahn, and go on a… Continue reading May Day
Death by Paper Cut
This is the term I use a lot when I feel like all the little tiny things are slowing compounding and threatening my sanity. So when we decided to uproot, it seems that was the Universe's invitation to "come at me, bro." All the little cuts are starting to sting, and I'm just putting on… Continue reading Death by Paper Cut
Breaking Away
Without fail, the two questions we get when we say we are moving 2,000 miles away are first, why are we leaving and second, do we have jobs when we get there. Usually, it’s in that order, which is so interesting to me when, in today’s culture, it seems in vogue to ask about your… Continue reading Breaking Away
The Journey Begins
This is where our journey begins. We put our house up for sale on Friday and our first showing was Sunday. It's nerve-wracking to be sure. The last time we posted the house, it sat for 6 months without a sale. In the meantime, we've made some improvements (added a garage) and stayed up on… Continue reading The Journey Begins
The Top Left Corner Life 