travel

Dorothea Dix Park Trolls In Raleigh: A Magical Family Adventure in North Carolina

Child touching giant wooden troll sculpture lying down in Raleigh park.
April 6, 2026
There are seasons in life when the world feels too heavy to carry. And then there are moments — unexpected, gentle, almost sacred — that remind you that wonder still exists. This past week, as I stayed home navigating my own healing, my son set off on an adventure with...
family

Without Storms, There Would Be No Flowers: The Conversations I Still Have With My Dad

Peaceful memorial garden with blooming pink and purple hydrangeas symbolizing hope after grief.
June 14, 2026
I visited my dad today. As always, I talked to him. I told him that his beloved New York Knicks had finally done the unthinkable and won the NBA championship — their first since 1973. He would have loved that. When I was growing up, he used to tell my...
life

I Fell In Love With Team Argentina Before I Fell In Love With An Argentinian

Andi Perullo smiling while wearing a Lionel Messi FC Barcelona jersey during her first trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina.
June 16, 2026
“You only support Argentina because your husband is Argentinian.” I have heard that comment more times than I can count. And every time I do, I smile. Because while my husband certainly strengthened my connection to Argentina, the truth is much more unexpected. I fell in love with Team Argentina...
style

The Bracelet I Gave Away, The One I Won, And The Love That Ties It All Together

Holy Water Bracelet
February 10, 2026
Jewelry can be beautiful, but sometimes it becomes something more — a symbol of faith, love, and the people we carry with us. This is the story of the Holy Water Bracelet I gave away, the one I unexpectedly won, and how both became part of honoring my dad’s memory....
home

The One Home Service I Never Have To Worry About

Bright, clean kitchen sink area with fresh flowers by the window, representing a pest-free and well-maintained home.
May 2, 2026
There are a lot of things in life I worry about… but my home should not be one of them. Between unexpected repairs, unreliable service providers, and the stress of not knowing who to trust, taking care of a home can quickly feel overwhelming. And after everything life has thrown...
charlotte

When Healing Needed More Than Medicine: I Found It In A Charlotte Kitchen

Honey-cinnamon baked apples topped with whipped yogurt and cinnamon on a white plate.
June 22, 2026
The week before my gallbladder surgery, I had one overwhelming question: What on earth was I going to eat? Anyone who has gone through gallbladder surgery knows that recovery is not just about resting. It is about nourishing your body with foods that are gentle, healing, and easy to digest...