September has always felt like a turning point month. Summer lingers at the edges, refusing to let go, while fall tiptoes in with crisp mornings and golden evenings. It’s a month caught between two worlds, and this year it’s been no different. My September has been filled with change, a little chaos, and a few…
Month in Review
Life Lately: July’s Sweltering Fun
July arrived like it always does—loud, hot, and completely uninterested in whether or not we’re ready for it. There’s no easing into a Southern July. It doesn’t whisper. It doesn’t wait. One day you’re sitting on the porch enjoying a gentle summer breeze, and the next you’re practically peeling yourself off the rocking chair like…
Life Lately: June’s Warm Embrace
There’s something about June that wraps around you like a favorite quilt that’s been warmed by the sun. It doesn’t knock on the door or wait for an invitation—it just breezes in with its fireflies, backyard laughter, and the scent of honeysuckle drifting through open windows. Around here, June doesn’t announce itself with fanfare. It…
Life Lately – April 2025 Month in Review
Spring has officially arrived at Shady Pines, and with it comes a mix of warm breezes, blooming flowers, and enough pollen to coat every surface like an unwanted dusting of powdered sugar. The birds are chirping, the squirrels are up to their usual nonsense, and Ma and Uncle R have fully emerged from their winter…
Life Lately – March 2025 Month in Review
March has come and gone in the blink of an eye, and honestly, I’m still trying to figure out if we just wrapped up winter or if spring actually happened while I wasn’t looking. It’s been one of those months where time feels like it’s moving both fast and slow at the same time. So…
Life Lately – February 2025 Month in Review
February always feels like the month that sneaks in and out before I can catch my breath. One minute, I’m packing away the last of the holiday decorations, and the next, I’m staring at a calendar, wondering how we’re already at the end of the month. This year was no different. February may be short,…
Life Lately – January 2025 Month in Review
I never thought I would be so happy to see a month come to an end. January has been the month from h*ll! That is for sure. I saw an Instagram post that said January has been 974 days long and I could not agree more. For every one thing that went right it felt…
Life Lately – December 2024 Month in Review
December is always a whirlwind of activity, and this year was no different. As the holiday season swept in, it brought with it a mix of nostalgia, joy, and, of course, a few humorous moments that made this month particularly memorable. From festive gatherings to quiet evenings by the fire, December was filled with moments…
Life Lately – November 2024 Month in Review
November flew by in a blur of leaves, Thanksgiving preparations, and my yearly ritual of wondering why every month from October to December feels like a runaway train. Between early holiday shopping, attempts to stay warm, and my efforts to embrace cozy season, it’s safe to say this month was busy but full of those…
Life Lately – October 2024 Month in Review
October is one of those months that feels like a warm hug wrapped in a cozy, oversized sweater. It’s when everything takes on a richer, cozier tone, and the world seems to slow down just a bit. October is also the month when I officially start hunkering down, ready to dive into the seasonal joys…










