When is the last time you did something that made you say “wow”? This morning? Last week? Last year? Not sure? I’m Stephanie, and I’m on a mission to put more wow moments into my life. Want to join me?
We’re officially past the half-way mark for 2025. Can you believe it? For some of us, time might seem to be flying by like a three-year-old on a double espresso. For others, the year could feel super slow, like a sloth with a dial-up connection. For me, January...
I've been doing a lot of reflecting lately, thinking about who I used to be versus who I am today. Do you do that, too? Past Stephanie was the priestess of productivity. An ambassador of all things organization. She made it her job—literally—to hunt down the latest...
Pop the confetti—today is July 2, which means it’s officially 2025.5 … the halfway point for the year. If you were running a marathon, you just passed the 13.1-mile marker and likely breathed a sweaty sigh of relief. But if you set goals for yourself at the...
One of the lessons that my dad taught me is to not be afraid to try anything. “How hard can it be?” he would ask. He would also encourage me to “Do something a little crazy. You’ll stand out.” This was almost always great advice. Almost, because it derailed my...
When I was growing up, summer vacations were usually spent visiting family in Panama City, Florida. To mix things up, we’d often stop at a fun tourist site along the way. The year I remember most vividly happened when I was about seven and we went to Weeki Wachee...
When I was in college, my World Lit professor hated me. I’m not exaggerating. Another student said to me once, “Why does Dr. Lehner hate you?” I’m actually not sure. I was a good enough student. Maybe Probably it’s because I was frequently late to class. And Cliff...
If you’ve ever known someone with dementia, you know how difficult it can be. My introduction to the disease was David’s grandmother. Every time I saw her it was as though she was meeting me for the first time, always with a smile. One day, when she noticed I was...
I decided this week that my favorite word is “random.” Honestly, I’m not sure why it’s taken me this long. Several years ago, I worked on a book with a random kid (her words) named Talia. In 2005, she was overcome with empathy for the victims of Hurricane Katrina...
I heard from many of you about last week’s blog post and my weekend with Elizabeth Gilbert. I want to say thank you. Thank you for making me feel supported. Thank you for sharing that many of my fears are your fears, too. And thank you for embracing my...
