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2022 Top Ten Best Books I Read

December 20, 2022Leave a comment

For me it is difficult to put books into any kind of systematic order; instead I feel like these are the ten (categories of) books that stood out the most to me in 2022. Let me know if you read any of these and what you thought about them. Best in Faith: Spiritual Direction: Wisdom … Continue reading 2022 Top Ten Best Books I Read

2022 Top Ten Best of Watched

December 3, 20221 Comment

For the past few years, part of my year-end-reflection has included taking the time to list out my favorite shows, books, and purchases that defined the year. It's funny how having a record of these things becomes a meaningful way of capturing and looking back on how I spent my time. Here's what we watched … Continue reading 2022 Top Ten Best of Watched

Fort Campbell Top Ten

June 17, 20221 Comment

Every time we leave a duty assignment, part of my closure involves writing a sentimental blogpost where I pour out my heart. I do this primarily as an act of healthy reflection and also for posterity so I can remember those details that are sure to fade with time and distance. For the longest, I … Continue reading Fort Campbell Top Ten

Top 10 Purchases That Defined 2021

December 24, 20211 Comment

All year I have completed LOTS of 10 Good Things Lists. At the conclusion of 2021, I’m writing a series of blog posts on some of the best things that got me through this year. This list is dedicated to the top ten items I would say made the biggest impact on me during 2021. … Continue reading Top 10 Purchases That Defined 2021

Top 10 Books of 2021

December 23, 2021December 23, 20211 Comment

All year I have completed LOTS of 10 Good Things Lists, especially my weekly 10 Good Things posts I write every Sunday on Instagram. At the conclusion of 2021, I’m writing a series of blog posts on some of the best things that got me through this year. The first list that is up is … Continue reading Top 10 Books of 2021

February Things I Learned + Books I Read

March 6, 2021Leave a comment

Again, I’m keeping with a theme here for 2021. When I track and reflect on certain aspects of life I tend to feel more invested in myself and my growth. One of my most favorite ways to do that (and years I have witnessed the biggest growth) is through the process of documenting what I … Continue reading February Things I Learned + Books I Read

A Year With Dolly: February

February 9, 2021Leave a comment

For most of my life, I have looked up to the southeast Tennessee ICON, Dolly Rebecca Parton. My parents had the iconic 8-track duet between Dolly and Kenny, “Islands in the Stream.” To this day, I feel a certain way when I hear that song. As I grew up we would spent every Christmas in … Continue reading A Year With Dolly: February

January Things I Learned + Books I Read

January 26, 2021Leave a comment

Again, I'm keeping with a theme here for 2021. When I track and reflect on certain aspects of life I tend to feel more invested in myself and my growth. One of my most favorite ways to do that (and years I have witnessed the biggest growth) is through the process of documenting what I … Continue reading January Things I Learned + Books I Read

January Wood Family Adventures

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021Leave a comment

One of the things I have done over the years that has added immense value to me is to regularly document our family life. The benefits include: a succinct way to organize photos and memories, a digital scrapbook/record book of daily life that will be archived in a way that brings our entire family joy … Continue reading January Wood Family Adventures

Christmas Letter 2020

December 22, 2020December 22, 20201 Comment

I've been writing these year end reflections for over a decade now but the last few have also served as a digital Christmas card in years when I haven't sent them at all or only sent a small stash to blood relatives. Photo credit: Liz MacMurray (Read previous letters here: 2017 || 2018 || 2019) … Continue reading Christmas Letter 2020

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