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  • A Bowlful of Memories

    A chair pushed over, close to the counter. I climbed up so I could help. Bigger hands than mine searched the cupboards and refrigerator for all the ingredients, a wooden spoon, and a white mixing bowl with red chickens printed on it. First, we put in all the wet stuff – eggs, vanilla, shortening. Next…

    Sonja K.

    June 19, 2023
    Reflections
    beauty, blog, chickens, family, humans, joy, life, love, thoughts, words
  • When the Dust Settles

    A thought crept into my mind this morning while I sat drinking coffee and reading a book out on our new back porch. The thought was this… When changes happen and the dust settles, what really matters is the people who are still standing with you. Wishing the best for you even as they navigate…

    Sonja K.

    May 27, 2023
    Reflections
    blog, humans, joy, life, love, thoughts, words
  • In Honor of Poetry Month

    Hi friends! I heard on the radio today that April is Poetry Month! Had life been a bit slower for me personally this month, I may have realized this sooner… but that’s okay because exciting things are happening! Anyway, in honor of poetry month, I sat down tonight and wrote a little something. I hope…

    Sonja K.

    April 24, 2023
    Poetry Posts, Reflections
    home, life, poem, poetry month, poetry post
  • In Our Smallness

    Hello, folks! Thanks for being here. I woke up and realized I wasn’t likely to go back to sleep, so what better way to start my Saturday than with a cup of coffee. a snuggly puppy on the couch next to me, and a little writing? It’s been a busy week at work and in…

    Sonja K.

    March 25, 2023
    Quote of the Week
    experience, faith, life, love, quotes
  • The Present Moment

    Well… happy 2023, folks! I am so sorry I have not written in awhile… though I’m not sorry for the reason. I’ve just been embracing life… time with family, time with friends, and reflecting on personal growth in this new year. That’s actually what is prompting me to share a quote of the week post…

    Sonja K.

    February 19, 2023
    Quote of the Week, Reflections
    beauty, books, experience, life, quote, spirituality
  • What We’re All Asking For

    Imagine you are sitting in a meeting, trying to pay attention but your mind keeps wandering back to all the work waiting for you. You nod and smile and provide an occasional “mhmm.” In reality, you are angling to get out of there as soon as you can and get back to work. Then, just…

    Sonja K.

    December 17, 2022
    Reflections
    blog, life, love, see, thoughts, value, words
  • Love Surrounds

    Hey all! Happy Thanksgiving! I just wanted to take a moment to say thanks to all of you who keep stopping by my blog every so often. It has been so great to have a space to share my thoughts about life this year. I really feel that it’s become a place to embrace growth…

    Sonja K.

    November 24, 2022
    Poetry Posts, Reflections
    blog, gratitude, life, love, reading, thankful, thanksgiving, writing
  • Sipping a Latte

    Hello, sweet friends. I feel so glad to be sitting in one of my favorite coffee shops, sipping a latte, and writing something. It’s been a minute. Since my recent job change, it has been harder for me to make myself sit down and write. To put it plainly, the last thing I want to…

    Sonja K.

    October 28, 2022
    Reflections
    blog, joy, life, love, play, rest, thoughts, words, work
  • What We Can Do

    I’ve heard it said that the only predictable thing in life is change, and I really don’t think I can argue with that. Some changes we see coming because we make them on purpose: starting a new job, moving to a new city, or deciding to start a family. Sometimes the change chooses us: a…

    Sonja K.

    October 2, 2022
    Quote of the Week, Reflections
    beauty, blog, books, change, connection, experience, life, new, quote, showing up, thoughts, words
  • Light

    Hello friends! I am excited to share with you a few quotes tonight around the theme of light. The first comes from a book I’m currently reading by Richard Rohr. This is the second of his books on my list and I find myself taking my time reading it so as to let the words…

    Sonja K.

    September 23, 2022
    Quote of the Week, Reflections
    beauty, books, humans, journey, life, light, magic, quote, thoughts
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