There is something about North Dakota. It’s not that it’s magical. And it’s not that it’s prettier than anywhere else. And there definitely isn’t a lot to do. But every time I’m up here, I feel like the smoke of the everyday clears and I can think better. Maybe it’s the air. The wind that constantly blows. Or maybe it’s all the delicious homemade meals. Continue reading “Bismarck, Summer 2016”
Apparently.
I’ve never hated Mondays. I mean, ever so often I would dread working on a Monday but it’s because I wanted the weekend to last longer. It wasn’t Monday’s fault. But you haven’t had a true Monday until you’ve sipped spilled iced coffee off of your carpet through a straw. Continue reading “You Can’t Have Your Iced Coffee and Drink It Too”
Let’s start this off with a few important notes: I am okay with occasional impulse decisions in life that make us happy. A dairy queen blizzard after a long hike, shopping splurges at Old Navy because they are selling tank tops for $2 (!!!), or eating some place fancy because you haven’t in awhile and need a date night with your spouse.
But I am not okay with this phrase. Continue reading “As Long as You’re Happy”
Joel Land is my best friend, make no mistake.
But he wasn’t when we got married. Continue reading “I Didn’t Marry My Best Friend”
They don’t stop growing!!!
When Alyssa and I first moved in to our house on the corner (see above pic), I was drawn to how “wild” it felt. Continue reading “Lessons Learned from Vines | by Joel”
Joel and I recently went hiking at Cloudland Canyon and LOVED it.
I am not as into hiking as Joel is. I love the outdoors, but I’m sort of allergic to all of it. And I don’t like being sticky and sweaty. Joel, however, has a way of making you get excited about going on an adventure and, truth be told, I never regret joining him.
BUT something weeeeird happened on this particular hike. Continue reading “Gray Hairs and Gorges”
Disclaimer: Joel is stubborn. Stubborn as a baby. Stubborn as a boy. Stubborn as a man and a hus-ban. In a working relationship, they say you’re supposed to be a servant. And it turns out that just because “stubborn” also starts with an “s” doesn’t mean it’s also good for a relationship. Continue reading “Don’t Try This at Home | by Joel”
It’s not that I want to not kiss him.
I just want to engage with him in a different way. Continue reading “Sometimes I Don’t Wanna Kiss Joel”
Land in Hand 