Join the newsletter
and don’t miss a post!
Latest from the blog

Ode to Late November
Just like that, we slid into the season of waiting. Trees that had put on…

Seeing the Goodness of the Lord
It’s my birthday. I had planned to celebrate with a slice of key lime pie,…

Summer Joy: Vine-Ripened Tomatoes
With August waiting in the wings, we’re approaching the “dog days” of summer. It’s too…

Wind River Retreat with Margaret Coel
Have you ever lived so completely in a novel that you felt you could walk…

5-Star Summer Porch Reads
Summer is here! We’ll bemoan the heat, humidity and mosquitos soon enough, but let’s just…

Hi there!
I’m Aileen
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. I write about what I love — home, faith, family, books and my favorite places. We can chat over coffee about all that gives us hope and courage and joy. If you’re new here, let me introduce myself and let’s get acquainted!