Archive - the Wind, the Word & the Ordinary

here we are, and I'm okay

on learning to face trials well

Jul 11 •

March 2025

a mostly selfish list of picture books

The 11 kids’ books *I* like to read the most

Mar 2 •

January 2025

13 Books I Loved Last Year

from my book list to yours

Jan 22 •

I'm so glad I couldn't afford my 'dream wedding'

On the beauty of getting married in ordinary places (six years ago today!)

Jan 12 •

December 2024

I don’t think I would have been happier if I had had a baby this year

and other things I thought I'd never say...

Dec 30, 2024 •

November 2024

Still waiting for two pink lines

but, thank God, I think I've finally surrendered

Nov 28, 2024 •

October 2024

So long, endless potential!

Sabbath 3.0 - rest for a smartphone world

Oct 13, 2024 •

August 2024

June 2024

Two Stories I Loved This Week

Jun 23, 2024 •

on being pursued by lesser lovers

...and the most important book I've read this year

Jun 3, 2024 •

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