November 1, 2026

A couple of years ago, I did some daily posts during the month of November. These posts helped me to reflect on what I am grateful for. I loved the chance to be so thoughtful about my life, and decided to try it again. Feel free to scroll on past if this isn't your jam, but for those who read some of these, thank you for a few minutes of your time. No AI, no order of importance, no bullshit, just me and my heart. My hope is that these will help you to think about the beauty in YOUR own lives.

To open November, I want to give thanks to creating art - but specifically pottery. A dear friend, (you know who you are 😍) encouraged me to take some classes together. I was hooked from minute one. If you haven't tried throwing on a wheel, I can tell you that it's not as easy as Demi Moore made it look! It can be super frustrating and MESSY. For those who have, you know! I'm a (sometime) recovering perfectionist. Pottery took care of that! It tossed me right out of my comfort zone - BUT there was something about it that kept me excited and coming back. Ceramics is a practice that I think I will never perfect - and THAT'S what makes it perfect! There's no attainable goal, just creation. Everyday, what happens on the wheel is different, a working definition of nuance. A beautiful challenge that reminds me how to feel creative while enjoying the process. That is where the growth and reward lives ❤️