It’s hard to believe it’s already July—summer is whooshing by TOO fast, in my book. Maybe it’s because I had such a bonkers first half of the year, or maybe it’s because I spent the past three weeks deep in book edits (though I submitted them this past Friday! 🙌), but I haven’t had as much chill …

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I’m so grateful it’s the first day of June, because 1. It means Maycember is officially over, and 2. It means the wonderful season of summer reading has officially begun! ⛱️

I’m still leaning into cozy murder mysteries, but I’m looking forward to more overall reading JUST for fun this month, which …

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Seems fitting to do our monthly gratitude chat on Memorial Day, and after this absolutely craziest month on record for our clan, I personally have so much to be grateful for. Let’s all remember the good things, big and little, that make our lives what they are.

As a reminder, here’s what w…

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Happy Maycember!

It’s 12 days until my daugher’s wedding, 19 days until my oldest son’s graduation, and just for good mesasure I’ll go ahead and toss in 38 days until my youngest turns 16, putting me officially into a WHOLE NEW STAGE of parenting. It’s crunch time. 💪

...Which means it probably won…

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Hard to believe, but it’s already the end of another month! Which means it’s time for us to remember the good things, big or little, in our lives. Let’s roll up our sleeves and do this thing!

You know what to do: in the comments, share ten things you’re currently grateful for, big or smal…

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Happy Eastertide! I hope you had a lovely day of reflecting on Christus Victor.

Here’s your friendly reminder to keep on feasting, because Easter is a full fifty days... It feels good to be in a season of feasting after the long Lenten season, doesn’t it? Phew.

Our family had a fantastically full Holy Week, but it was also one of our best. …I’m grateful for the liturgical calendar and how it meets us just where we need to be.

Let’s talk spring reading, shall we? It’s a good season for reading, but it’s also one of the busiest times in family calendars, so for me, cracking open a book feels like both a luxury yet also a necessity. Giving myself permission to sit and read, even for fifteen minutes, is often just what’s needed to tether me to something more than my to-do list.

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It’s hard to believe it’s already the last week of March... Sometimes beginnings of the year start slow for me, but not 2026 so far—this first quarter has absolutely whooshed by.

I love that the last week of the month coincides with the start of Holy Week, so instead of simmering in my in…

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By early next week, February 2026 will have officially been in the books (already! ...this month flew by), so let’s end this month well. I read this yesterday in my Lenten read, Fire & Light:

“Gratitude opens us up to the gifts of grace. Not that it makes God more generous (for he is fully…

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Hey all,

Happy February! Most Januarys eke by for me, but this one was quite the opposite. I cannot believe it’s already February. Today, for Candlemas, we are officially taking down our Chrismtas tree and keeping a plethora of candles lit around the house. We are also calling my mother to wish her a happy birthday, prepping for class tomorrow, and doing what we can to make a little progress on book edits. We1 have a busy day today.

Let’s talk books, shall we? Share what you read in January, what you’re now reading for February, and generally what’s in your TBR stack. I’ll share mine below in the comments thread, as always.

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I didn’t realize until this morning that it’s been a couple months since we’ve done a gratitude check-in around here! So let’s start off 2026 right. I also can’t believe it’s already the end of January… Whoosh, indeed, as always.

In the comments thread here, share ten things you’re current…

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Hey all,

Happy new year! Let’s kick off 2026 with that most beloved of topics: books and reading. Have any plans for the first bit of the year?

I have a few favorites I like to read at least once a year—all short, all kick-in-the-pants type—and while I don’t read them all annually without fail, I l…

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Hey all,

Happy second full day of Advent! This is my favorite season in the liturgical calendar, and I’m so glad it’s finally here.

It’s a good time to kick off our “new year” with some solid reading, so as always at the start of each month, let’s share what’s in our stacks. You know what to do: sha…

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Hey all,

November is one of my favorite months of the year, and I don’t know about you, but I’m already chomping at the bit for Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas, and all that they entail... Bring on the holidays, I say!

It’s also a really good time of the year for reading, so let’s share what’s in ou…

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It’s been ages since we’ve done this, thanks to my previous book deadline, but I miss this joint practice so let’s dust it off!

In the comments thread here, share ten things you’re currently grateful for, big or small. Then read a few other folks’ lists and find yourself encouraged. I alwa…

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Hello!

My brain is both absolutely fried and more alive than it’s been in a long time. I feel like I’ve been in an echo chamber of my own thoughts, which isn’t a bad thing, actually, for a season. When I finish writing a book, I have to go into a cave and ignore as much as I can (save for feeding m…

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Hi all,

It’s the last day of June, which means it’s time to practice our gratitude habit. My favorite monthly Commonplace post!

As a reminder: In the comments, make a list of ten specific things you’re grateful for, big or small. Then, read a few other lists and find encouragement from what others see in their worlds around them.

I’ll share my June list in…

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Hey all,

We got in from Europe at midnight last night, and after a quick shower and crash into bed, I woke up this morning literally not knowing which country I was in. 🫠 I now have a mountain of laundry to wash, an empty fridge to fill, a week’s menu to plan, an insane email inbox to process igno…

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Hi all,

It’s already the end of May this week, which means it’s time, as always, for us to practice our gratitude! …Even if you don’t feel like it, saddle up and try this simple habit — you won’t regret it. It’s a subtle but significant mental shift in noticing all the tiny little things around us that truly are good.

You know what to do: In the comments,…

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Hey all,

Sorry this is getting posted later in the day than usual…. Tate is back home as of two days ago, and her BOYFRIEND is staying with us as well! 💛 So we have a full house with a (delightfully) upended routine. Needless to say, prayers are needed for getting anything done this week as we win…

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Hi all,

It’s already the end of another month, which means it’s time for us to practice gratitude! Here’s what to do, as a reminder: In the comments, make a list of ten specific things you’re grateful for, big or small. Then, read a few other folks’ lists and find that much-needed Monday p…

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