the beauty of doing hard things

As I look out the window I see two giant palm trees covering a perfectly blue sky, and I think … More

top 10 travel FAQs

It’s time to answer some questions in response to my last post. You know, the one about quitting our jobs … More

In one month, my family is leaving for an adventure around the world, and I have no idea how the … More

this summer, I did something bold. something brave. something irrevocable. I got a tattoo. now I wear a piece of … More

We’ve been home from Kenya for a month now. & through processing the impact of it all, I would say … More

In ten days, Scott and I are grabbing our passports and setting out on our next adventure. But first, I’m … More

hello old friends. I’ve set a new goal this year – and I need your help! 2017 marks the … More

This table has been a long time coming, full of more grit, perseverance and vision than most pieces of furniture … More

they say a picture is worth a thousand words. which is good, because I have about 100,000 words floating around … More