"Embracing Enough" is my exploration of a life well-lived—where gratitude meets growth. From mindset and parenting to small business insights, easy family recipes, and personal finance, this blog shares practical wisdom on appreciating what we have and finding fulfillment in the everyday.
Behind home plate at Shea in 1986, a simple fan gesture became something more: a good luck charm, a curse, and a piece of Mets magic. Here’s the story of the rolling hands that still haunt opposing pitchers — and why the tradition lives on today.
Reading Braiding Sweetgrass together taught us about reciprocity, gratitude, and the wisdom of the Three Sisters. A family reflection on learning from others and respecting the earth.
Gold is surging again, yet bonds barely flinch. Here’s what that quiet disagreement reveals about inflation, hidden taxes, and where steady investors can still find shelter.
There’s a quiet pull in life that draws us inward—a kind of darkness that waits for everyone. This is about learning to tend your own fire, to keep showing up, and to find warmth even in the coldest places.
A strange encounter at a football game becomes a reflection on empathy, boundaries, and how to release the dark energy we sometimes absorb from others.
We’ve learned that living well isn’t about having the biggest house or the flashiest things. It’s about shaping what you have into enough, planning with purpose, and choosing experiences that last longer than stuff ever could.
A fall walk through the forest reveals deer, nurse logs, wild persimmons, and even the most poisonous mushroom in North America. A reflection on slowing down, noticing, and why Ferris Bueller was right.
On a September walk, I found a forest full of surprises — seedlings sprouting late, fungi bleeding liquid, ants feasting on mushrooms. Each moment carried a question, and each question carried a lesson.
Eggplant Parmesan doesn’t have to be complicated — this version is layered with golden eggplant, fresh mozzarella, and Marcella Hazan’s perfect tomato sauce for a dish that’s as comforting as it is classic.
The 2025 Mets were built for a World Series run. Instead, they unraveled after June 12, finishing with one of the league’s worst records since that date. No magic, no comebacks, and $340 million spent — this season will be remembered as an epic fail.
Discover Marcella Hazan’s legendary three-ingredient tomato sauce — simple, rich, and unforgettable. A recipe so good, it could inspire The Marvelous Sauce.
This Turkey, Bean & Pepper Jack Quesadilla started as a fridge raid and turned into a warm, golden, and unexpectedly perfect lunch. Creamy beans, smoky turkey, melty cheese, and a sprinkle of kosher salt made it the kind of quick bite worth remembering.
Fresh, juicy heirloom tomatoes meet crispy rosemary bread in this simple bruschetta recipe. A drizzle of olive oil, a hint of garlic, and a touch of basil turn it into the perfect summer bite.
Made with Bullet
