STORIES

There's more to life
than a marketing plan.

Notes on life in the Netherlands, the little things that surprise me, and the ongoing adventure of feeling at home.

Evening in Haarlem, with the illuminated church tower and a lively street

A familiar evening in Haarlem.

APPARENTLY, THIS IS HOME

Somewhere between new and familiar.

When we moved to Haarlem, I started writing about the little surprises, frustrations, and funny moments that come with building a life somewhere new. Some stories are about bicycles and rain. Others are about family, belonging, and what home means when you have more than one.

Here are a few of those stories, in my own words.

A DIFFERENT KIND OF STORY

What Stayed With Me

Memories From When My Mother Lost Hers

During a holiday break, I wrote a short book about walking alongside my mom through dementia. It isn't a guide or a traditional memoir. It's my attempt to put words to something that's hard to explain, and perhaps help someone else feel a little less alone.

Proceeds support The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD).