Lately, I keep hearing all the talk — the chatter about Tylenol and the supposed links to autism. And every time, it hits a nerve deep in my chest. There’s a part of me that wants to shout, Stop talking about my child like he’s a problem to solve. Because when people say “we need a cure,” I can’t help but feel the s…
Happy Monday friends! There is so much going on this month, and I’m absolutely loving it. October has always been one of my favorite times of year — full of family, friends, and all the cozy fall things that make my heart happy. This past week was a little bit of everything — I spent Friday catching up with a friend…
I hope I do justice in this post to my friends, family, and community in Las Vegas. October 1 means more to me than it might have if I hadn’t lived there. On this day in 2017, at the Route 91 Harvest Festival, lives were shattered when a gunman fired more than 1,000 rounds from the 32nd floor of Mandalay Bay. In ten…
Today, and every day, we remember, Native American children who were torn from their homes and families in an attempt to erase their culture. Growing up in the PNW, my great-great-grandparents formed friendships with Native families when they homesteaded in Kingston, PortGamble and Poulsbo, and those bonds have car…
Coffee is my daily fuel—I honestly think it runs through my veins at this point. I could spend hours wandering around a bookstore. I’m a night owl who dreams of being a morning person. Traveling makes me happiest—whether it’s far away or just a quick road trip. I’m a total sucker for the ocean, beaches, lakes, river…
Usually on Mondays, I share a few of the questions readers send me by email or on social media. (And please know—you’re always welcome to send me yours!) But today, I feel led to share something different. With the weight of the world right now, and the heaviness of the events these past few weeks, I have to be honest…
Happy Monday! I hope you enjoy getting to know me. If you have any questions for me please email me at thewriteinfluence@gmail.com What's your favorite way to spend a weekend? Honestly, it’s a toss-up. Some weekends I love being completely lazy — curled up on the couch with the boys, watching movies and eating po…