THE LONG MIDDLE
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Field Notes from the Long Middle
This space holds the everyday pieces of the journey — short reflections written for the long middle, where life is being rebuilt quietly. These Field Notes offer presence, perspective, and language for making sense of change, illness, and resilience as they unfold. If you’re rebuilding too, you may recognize yourself here.
These reflections are written for moments still unfolding — the small thoughts and quiet details that carry meaning before anything feels resolved. Pull up a chair, take a breath, and stay awhile. You’re welcome here.
Field Note: November 2 , 2025- Required Maintenance
Life requires upkeep—sometimes for the house, sometimes for the human. A little tea, patience, and self-mercy go a long way. Read the full Field Note here
Field Note: July 3, 2025-The Ice Cream Truck
Some sounds carry more than nostalgia. Click through to see what the ice cream truck taught me this summer. Read the full Field note here.
Field Note: October 5, 2025-Master of my own Destiny
What does it mean to be the master of your destiny when your body won’t obey? Find out
Field Note: August 4, 2025 -What the Dog Knows That I Don't
Presence, patience, and quiet joy—see what I’m learning from my dog. Read the full Field Note here
Field Note: September 3 ,2025 -The Team Shirt
I never understood sports fandom—until I picked a team.
Field Note: June 6, 2025-A Spoonful of Comfort
Certain foods hold more than flavor—they hold memory, joy, and small moments of childhood. Read the full note here.
When life changes but nothing is clearly broken, this Field Note helps you recognize disorientation, resist premature fixes, and find your bearings before moving forward. READ THE FULL FIELD NOTE HERE..
Field Note : January 6, 2026 Compass Point 1.
Field Note: January 23, 2026
Some Days Don't Make Sense. They don’t explain themselves. This piece explores what it means to live inside those unfinished hours and still call it a day. READ THE FULL FIELD NOTE HERE
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Stories of the long middle — finding meaning, endurance, and quiet beauty.