The concept of belonging has been on my mind lately. As an individual. As a mom. As a wife. As a friend. It’s something I have struggled with often and was very much the main topic of my inner dialogue this weekend as I stomped through the woods for a few miles. I was aContinue reading “Belonging”
Category Archives: Foundations
What’s in a name?
Fridays are for hiking. At least most of them. Iowa weather has been (mostly) cooperative this fall to allow me to hit the trails as we continue to march towards winter. I am usually alone as I trek step after step through the Iowa wilderness, though I try to take a 4-legged companion with meContinue reading “What’s in a name?”
After 102 years…
My great-grandma, Mary Ann (Maria) Davico Ardissono, left her earthly body just a few weeks after celebrating her 102nd birthday. I was fortunate to have her in my life for just over 40 years. I think and speak of her often. I often think about the longevity of her life and all that was livedContinue reading “After 102 years…”
Woman After... 