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Field Notes from the Long Middle

This is the space for the everyday pieces of the journey — short reflections on presence, illness, resilience, and finding beauty in the middle of things. If you’re rebuilding too, you might find yourself here.

Brief reflections and observations from life’s unfolding moments. Unlike full stories, these notes capture the immediate thoughts, feelings, and small details that reveal meaning in the midst of ongoing challenges.

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.

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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

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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.

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Field Note: June 6, 2025-A Spoonful of Comfort

Certain foods hold more than flavor—they hold memory, joy, and small moments of childhood.

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