January 27, 2023
New Year Reminder
Another year is here. It appears each one passes quicker than the last. Life isn’t slowing down; it steamrolls its way through us… or even past us. It feels that…
November 18, 2022
When it Rains, It Pours
The beauty of the human experience is the breadth of emotions we encounter and endure. From the most joyful of moments to the most devastating, it proves that we are…
September 22, 2022
You Are Worth It
Every September we observe Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. It’s a time for communities to come together to share resources and learn as much as we can about this difficult topic, in…
February 17, 2022
Love Yourself
The month of love is upon us. Valentine’s date nights, chocolates, sweet-worded cards, and selfless acts of love are littered throughout February. From rom coms on repeat to plush teddy…
September 10, 2021
Courage
We are constantly changing, evolving, and progressing. With each person we meet, experience we have, and place we visit, our lives are impacted. Some events move us forward and others…
August 10, 2021
I Choose Wellness
Wellness is quite the buzzword nowadays, and a daunting one at that. What is it and how do we achieve it? Will it cost lots of money? Or eat up…
March 19, 2021
Priorities
Reflection Last year I experienced more downtime and opportunities for new activities. Some evenings and weekends were filled with wedding planning, others with board games or cooking experiments. I enjoyed…
September 17, 2020
What We Build
Picture This... Wrapping around three acres of land in front of me stand 153 posts and 474 rails made of South Dakota pine. Looking at the posts, I begin to…
June 3, 2020
Break the Stigma
If you’re anything like 18-year-old Lorelei, mental health is intimidating. Where do we begin educating ourselves on the concept? Quarantine gave me a chance, though unconsciously, to focus on my…