Category : Explore

The Day Trader Joe’s Opened in OKC!

Originally published September 23, 2016

Trader Joe's under construction in OKC, OK.
Trader Joe’s under construction in Oklahoma City, OK.

This was written in 2016 while we lived in Oklahoma City.


Ever since we moved to Oklahoma I have missed Trader Joe’s. While living in California I shopped there weekly for most of our grocery needs. The place makes me happy. The cool graphics on the packages, the delicious food, and the super friendly staff make it so enjoyable. Did I mention the sample area (UPDATE: Suspended during COVID ☹️) with the tiny cup of free coffee? My happy place.

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First Year of Elementry School

Originally published on June 3, 2016

Pre-K student standing next to rocket.

This was an extremely hard year for me. I had been anxious since before school started. I only knew one other family that went to his school and their child was not in Grant’s class. I remember feeling overwhelmed and just scared that he would encounter bad influences, make unwise choices, and I guess most of all be harmed in some way.

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Beauty is Up Ahead

I’m hiking today. I want to show you some things I find along the path.

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The purple flowers are dwarf larkspur.

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