STORIES AND REFLECTIONS
Can you feel the heat? Summer’s official start date is tomorrow, pero Miami clearly missed that memo—it’s been summer since about March. 🥵 Whether it’s pool days, cortadito mornings, or golden-hour walks by the water, Florida summer just hits different. (And by “hits,” I mean it feels like a sauna every time you open your…
A friend asked me recently if I ever feel pressure to keep up my weekly Thankful Thursdays posts. My answer to her was, yes, sometimes I do. Especially when I’m on on one of those “road less traveled” trips, and I’m scrambling for signal. That’s when I panic a little, since I don’t want to…
We all have those moments when a piece of advice really sticks with us. For me, those words came from my parents. Mami and Papi were like my personal Lucy Van Pelt—straightforward and no-nonsense with their advice, but definitely in a kinder way, LOL. One of the most powerful things my mom ever said to…
An “Epic” ride with the Best Crew! Ray and I are beyond proud of all the time we’ve spent with Lauren and Danny. From toddlers to their twenties, we made sure to travel as a family—not because we had to (huge shoutout to the abuelas, tĂos, and tĂas who were always there to help), but…
Ahhh, to have the energy I had at 30 (even 40) or…to be nearing retirement, with wisdom instead of speed. What say you? Ray and I were talking about this just the other night, fresh off our vacation, as we mentally prepared to swap mountain views for emails. Let me tell you—coming back to work…
Just because we’re still off the beaten path doesn’t mean I’ve forgotten what day it is—it’s Thankful Thursday, and gratitude keeps finding its way in out here in the wild, Wild West.  Thankfully, gratitude doesn’t need a schedule or a signal. It just needs a moment. And we’ve had plenty of those. Thank You, Lord….
This week’s Thankful Thursday comes to you from a little closer to the pine trees and a little farther from the Wi-Fi signal. Yep, we’re on “walkabout” again, out in the wide-open spaces of Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho, where the air is fresh, the stars are brighter, and it feels like…well, like time finally slows…
Sometimes it’s nice to hear what other people are feeling grateful for. It connects us on so many levels. So I thought a great way to start off May would be to ask a few friends and family what they’re thankful for lately. Here’s what they shared: -“One thing I am beyond thankful for: my…
I wanted to share this little piece I came across. It’s one of those things that makes you go “hmm…” It compares life to a train ride, and honestly, it made me think about who’s been part of my journey, who still is, and how I want to spend the time I have. It’s called…
Ah, life! It’s one big adventure, full of twists, turns, and roadblocks—kind of like one of our challenging hikes. Ha! But honestly, there have been times on this journey when I’ve felt like I’m stuck on a steep climb, wishing for an opportunity that seems beyond my reach. But then, out of nowhere, just when…