The drive was long. The weather didn't cooperate. The Airbnb was not what we expected.
None of that mattered. We had 90% of the full squad. My daughter's friends felt like family within minutes. My husband's college roommate showed up with stories I'd never heard. Relaxing and tiring in the best possible ways. Showing up is almost never convenient. But I will say yes to this invitation every time.
TODAY’S PICKS
THE FEATURE
It's Never About the Workout.
At 59 she couldn't hold a plank. At 76 she's doing pull-ups. This isn't a fitness story. It's a story about deciding to change something — and then actually doing it.
THE REFLECTION
You're Different When You Travel. So Is Everyone Else.
There's something about being away from home that drops your defenses. You show up softer, more open — and sometimes you meet someone in that state who just clicks. Science has a reason for that.
My Travel Non-Negotiable.
Traveling is not easy, but always worth it. I brought my Onekind reusable eye patches along — easy peasy. They take up almost no space and my under eyes thank me every morning. There's something grounding about reaching for something familiar when everything else is new.
THE WILDCARD
There's a Reason for That.
Those hotel sheets tucked so tight your feet can't move. You've never thought to ask why. Turns out the answer has nothing to do with hospitality.
If you know someone who'd love this, send it to them.
That's the whole ask.
There's something in it for you too.
Details below.
