The Privilege of Grandpa: Flannels, Puzzles, and the Next Harvest
I’m going to be a Grandpa—and I can’t wait for the privilege.
Faulty Clasps and Hangry Pigs
What do faulty necklace clasps and hangry pigs have to do with houseplant enthusiasm? A quick dive into finding your community, keeping your bed, and protecting what matters.
Stretching to Survive vs. Reaching to Thrive
From grocery delivery side-quests to leggy succulents—a Wednesday night rambling on modern connection, tunnel vision, and why you shouldn’t have to stand on your tiptoes just to thrive.
Didn’t See That One Coming: Small Worlds and $80 Grow Tents
Sometimes the best moments come purely by chance.
From Duckling to Swan: Why “Problem” Plants Just Need the Right Environment
Finding that perfect balance of ‘moist but not wet’ was a total headache until I tried no-drainage. It turns out ‘problem’ plants aren’t divas—they just need the right environment to thrive. And the same rules apply to us.
Beyond the Cabinet: Growth Outside the Greenhouse
This was a hard week. But with every hard week, we have a choice: we can let it weaken us
Grounded in the Grove: Stepping into the light
What happens when a person who treasures solitude decides it is time to grow in public? It has been one
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Welcome to my Grove
This first post is less about launching a website and more about finally taking the first visible step toward something