Spring Basics

This newsletter is going to be fairly short and sweet. I’ve been thinking a lot about how and why people change (or don’t), not really behaviorally, but in the deeper ways, like identity and who they choose to be. Would love to hear your favorite books, articles and videos on this topic.

Paying attention to lately

• Fountain pens. Just got this one and I am always amazed at the variation in how they feel to write with.

• The irises in front of my house are this beautiful nearly black purple, and they are starting to bloom.

A 2025 Iris.

• I recently got a bird feeder, and it’s been fun to see who shows up to eat, but also how quickly such small creatures go through it. We’ve had a male & female Cardinal couple, Chickadees and a Finch or two show up so far.

The female Cardinal is on the feeder and the male is hanging out in the tree. Enjoy this terrible photo.

• Sleep. Realizing that going to bed at a consistent time makes a massive difference in how I feel the next day. So does keeping my phone in a different room, even if notifications are turned off. Been leaning into both of those practices lately.

• This article from Austin Kleon.

• What Native Land do you live on?

• I love my Hobonichi planners. I have both an A6 Original and an A5 Cousin Avec. I’ve spent a lot of time in them already so far this year, and I keep track of all of my daily tasks in A5. I journal in my A6.
  To keep track of all of the things, I use cute planner stickers. It was recently time for a restock. Here’s the makers I like.
  - Stick with the Plan Co
  - The Coffee Monsterz Co
  - Every Minute a Story
  - Once More with Love

  HAPPENINGS

  • In conjunction with Art and Soul Nashville, I will be teaching an art journaling class on July 11, 2026. Registration is open! A Zoom option is available. We’ll be diving into how to keep an art journal with a mix of art, writing and more.

  • Registration is open for my upcoming Product Group Coaching. There is a sliding scale available and if you need a payment plan, just let me know. Group kicks off Tuesday, May 12th at 4PM Central Time.

  • Images of God Workshop - if you are in Nashville, I’d love to see you on Saturday, June 6 at 10AM. This is my practicum project for my spiritual direction training. Attendees will be getting a Zine and sticker.