Too Early for the Bloom
We went to Point Dume expecting the hills to be covered in wildflowers. Instead, the bloom had not yet arrived. A few yellow blossoms had pushed through, some already curling in the early heat. This week’s journal reflects on arriving too early, the timing of natural cycles, and what remains when expectation falls away.
Nature, Unfiltered: The Peach Blossom
After weeks of rain, a peach tree blooms once an invasive vine is cleared away. This quiet moment in Topanga Canyon becomes a reflection on how renewal often follows release, not effort. Growth arrives when space is restored.
Honoring My Grandfather: Crossing a Threshold and Embracing Change
Returning home for my grandfather’s funeral was more than a moment of remembrance—it became a journey of transformation. From the solemn beauty of his military service to an unexpected speech at the reception, I found myself reflecting on presence, letting go, and the quiet ways we step into new roles within our families. In honoring his life, I also recognized a shift within myself—one that felt like both an ending and a new beginning.