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  • The Phantom-ish Book

    The Phantom-ish Book

    I’ve mentioned the book a few times, but I’ve never really let you peek behind the curtain. It’s unfinished, a little unpredictable, and probably more vulnerable than I expected—but it’s still here, quietly following me around.

    The Quill and Claws Blog

    October 7, 2026
    Home & Everyday Life, Personal Essays
    book writing, creative process, life lately, novel writing, Personal Growth, writing, writing journey, YA fiction
  • Listening but Not Heard

    Listening but Not Heard

    Sometimes being heard isn’t about getting an answer. Sometimes you just want to feel like what you’re saying matters.

    The Quill and Claws Blog

    September 30, 2026
    Home & Everyday Life, Personal Essays, Reflections & Perspective, relationships
    being heard, Everyday Life, family, life lately, mom, personal reflections, relationships
  • The Vacation Hangover

    The Vacation Hangover

    Vacations are supposed to leave you refreshed, right? Apparently, someone forgot to tell my brain. I came home from Kentucky tired, unmotivated, and mildly offended by everything on my to-do list.

    The Quill and Claws Blog

    September 23, 2026
    Home & Everyday Life
    burnout, Everyday Life, family vacation, life lately, motivation, Rest, vacation
  • I’ve Been Promoted, Apparently

    I’ve Been Promoted, Apparently

    pparently, being the daughter means you’re automatically drafted as a professional event coordinator. Between decorations, seating charts, ribbons, and an ever-growing list of things to do, I’ve somehow acquired a new job title—and there wasn’t even an interview.

    The Quill and Claws Blog

    September 3, 2026
    Home & Everyday Life
    behind the scenes, Everyday Life, family, life lately, mom
  • Currently

    Currently

    Lately, I’ve been wondering if moving between interests means I’m easily distracted—or if I’m simply curious. Photography, writing, crochet, and the people in my life all occupy different corners of my attention. Maybe I don’t need to choose just one.

    The Quill and Claws Blog

    August 23, 2026
    Home & Everyday Life
    creativity, Crochet, Curiosity, Photography, writing
  • Catonya 2026

    Catonya 2026

    I thought I was going to have a peaceful night. Instead, four cats turned my house into a racetrack, my bed into a trampoline, and bedtime into an optional suggestion. Welcome to Catonya 2026.

    The Quill and Claws Blog

    August 12, 2026
    The Cat’s Quill
    Cat Life, cats, Everyday Life, Funny Stories, pets, Zoomies
  • She Would’ve Told Me

    She Would’ve Told Me

    Sometimes friendships don’t end with a conversation or a goodbye. Sometimes they change so quietly that one ordinary moment reveals you’ve both been holding onto different versions of the same relationship.

    The Quill and Claws Blog

    August 5, 2026
    Growing Through Life, Personal Essays, relationships
    Friendship, growth, Personal Essay, relationships
  • Together, Quietly

    Together, Quietly

    Home isn’t just a place we return to—it’s an atmosphere. A reflection on silence, presence, and discovering that love doesn’t always have to sound the same.

    The Quill and Claws Blog

    July 22, 2026
    Home & Everyday Life, Reflections & Perspective, relationships
    family, home, Introvert, Peace, Quality Time, Quiet Living, relationships, Togeterness
  • The Invisible Checklist

    The Invisible Checklist

    We spend so much time wondering whether we’re behind that we rarely stop to ask who created the timeline in the first place.

    The Quill and Claws Blog

    July 15, 2026
    Growing Through Life, Reflections & Perspective, The Cat’s Quill
    Expectations, family, Life Lessons, mindset, Personal Growth, perspective, reflection, relationships, self-discovery
  • The Art of Leaving Things Alone

    The Art of Leaving Things Alone

    I’ve spent a lot of time trying to solve things that simply weren’t ready to be solved. This week, I’m reflecting on certainty, patience, and the quiet realization that some answers belong to time—not to us.

    The Quill and Claws Blog

    July 5, 2026
    The Cat’s Quill
    growth, Life Lessons, mindset, patience, Personal Growth, personal reflection, self discovery
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