This has become one of my favorite ways to engage better conversation in a meeting. This phrasing doesn’t put a particular person on the hook for dissenting or representing a different viewpoint, but it encourages everyone to think differently and make space in the conversation for those views. It also makes you take a pause yourself to make sure you aren’t making hasty decisions that seem obvious to you. I recommend anyone employ it in any group discussion!
Fill a cup
What does this moment need?
I dissent.
Justice Sonya Sotomayor wrote a forceful and scathing dissent on the Supreme Court ruling regarding presidential immunity. I've taken her last line here.
It's important to remember one of the most powerful she things can do is pen this dissent. Our dissent must come in other forms. Part of that might be passing along her message, but it must also be paired with action.
What Feeds You
We planted a tree in our little backyard this weekend. The bees had found the crabapple blossoms within minutes. It felt good to do this small thing for our space, our environment, as a family. Can't wait to see it grow. 🐝🌳🍎
Lives I'm Not Living
How do we forgive ourselves for all the things we did not become?
Quote from Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer
Given the stars
Trying on some new mindsets in 2024, but always attempting to be thankful for what we've been given.
Wishing for peace and ceasefire in 2024.
Happy new year!
(Quote by Rebecca Solnit, lettered by me)
Clear View
Knowing what to do is not actually doing it.
younger in October
Quote by poet W.S. Merwin.
Wedding Suite
It had been awhile since I’d done a wedding commission, but I was excited to partner with a friend of a friend for her special day earlier this summer. She planned a beautiful garden party and was hoping for some signage and name cards that could be embellished with pressed flowers for her Michigan wedding. One of the easiest brides I’ve worked with, we came up with a signage suite that pleased us both. And the photos by Cassie Kieda really make them sing.
All photos courtesy of the bride, shot by @cassie.kieda and @oliviaandersonphoto
Flagship
Inspired by lyrics from Jason Isbell. I like the idea of both being a flagship and having a fleet.
Summer Solstice 2023
Today has the most daylight of the entire year, signifying the start of the summer season. My family enjoys marking time using the solstices. Tonight we’ll have our version of an urban bonfire to celebrate. Happy Solstice, y’all!
hold it lightly
Inspired by artist Lisa Congdon, who has adopted “hold it lightly” as a practice in her life. You can have the {goal, ambition, dream, list} but you aren’t clinging to it, not trapping it. It’s a way to feel more flexible, more relaxed. I’m trying it.