Category Archives: December

December 31, 2021 I recently walked into a local restaurant and was greeted by five employees shouting my name. Cheers jokes aside, it felt wonderful to be both recognized and welcomed. I know how much effort it takes to process the hundreds of faces encountered in customer service, especially during busy hours – let aloneContinue reading “Welcome(d)”

December 22, 2020 The other day, in a fit of boredom (okay, let’s be honest: procrastination), I made a mental list of the things I wished I could be doing at that moment.  In no particular order, they were: 1) sit in a coffee shop and people-watch; 2) get a big group of volunteers togetherContinue reading “Pause and Reflect”

[Merry Christmas to me! Driftless Grace now has a shiny new domain name, driftlessgrace.com.] December 12, 2020 I moved to my apartment building in December of 2017. (If you’re a longtime reader of this blog and feeling confused, I’m now onto my second unit in the same building.) Those first weeks were magical. I lovedContinue reading “Deck Them Halls and Ho Ho Ho”