Welcome to the Inner Circle
This is where the veil lifts.
Here you’ll find personal reflections, behind-the-scenes chaos, and deep dives into the writing life—grief, growth, creativity, and all the messy magic in between. Some posts are heavy, some are silly, and some are just me figuring things out in real time.
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🎂 Why I’m a Snob About My Birthday (And Honestly, You Would Be Too)
Let’s Get This Out of the Way Yes, I expect to feel special on my birthday.No, it doesn’t take much.And yes, I’m fully aware I sound like a birthday snob. But here’s the truth behind the spell: I Shared Everything Growing Up—Including My Damn Birthday I share a… Read More
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How the Red Wings Became a Family Tradition (Thanks to my Step-Dad, Tim)
It Started with Tim We didn’t set out to become regulars at Red Wings games — that credit goes to Tim. 🏒 He’s the real fan. A lifelong believer who went to games with his grandpa back when the Joe was still home ice and Detroit’s glory days… Read More
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Twice Was Nice, But Never Again: My Love Letter to Pregnancy (and Goodbye Note)
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This post includes discussion of high-risk pregnancy, medical trauma, and graphic images from a c-section birth. Please proceed with care if you’re sensitive to childbirth or surgical content. Let me start with the obvious: I love my daughters more than anything. They are fierce, magical… Read More
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🍿 Movie Monday: Reel Talk-Life Behind the Marquee
Running a small-town movie theater isn’t all red carpets and rom-com endings. It’s more like a low-budget indie flick: full of charm, chaos, and the occasional crisis when the soda machine hisses like a horror movie monster. 🎟️ Ticket Sales: The Big Plot Twist People think we rake… Read More