Jun 5, 2026
4 easy weekend escapes from Raleigh (that are actually worth the drive)
A guide to four quick getaways when you need a change of scenery, a slower pace, or just a weekend away.
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Stories, reading lists & pet tales
Slow living, curled-up reading, and the occasional cat photo dump — published on Substack and lovingly mirrored here.
May 29, 2026
may r.e.p.o.r.t.: hockey romances, book-to-screen adaptations, and cats (so many cats)
what I read, watched, played, and loved this month
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May 22, 2026
our cozy weekend at Kat Pawz Sanctuary
Inside the Georgia cat sanctuary that completely stole my heart
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May 1, 2026
I packed my car and never looked back
Moving from New Jersey to Raleigh taught me you can’t force what doesn’t fit
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Nov 14, 2025
five years ago, I couldn’t have imagined this version of me
looking back at the girl I was—and the woman I’m still becoming
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Sep 30, 2025
I'll See You At The Rainbow Bridge
Looking back on loss, love, and the small places that hold big meaning.
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Sep 18, 2025
5 Things I Value in Adult Friendships
(because making and keeping friends at 30+ feels different)
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Why Lynn Painter Belongs on Your Shelf
From Better Than the Movies to The Do-Over, here’s why her laugh-out-loud, heart-squeezing romances feel like comfort reads you’ll want on repeat.
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Sep 8, 2025
I'm burnt out. Now what?
Editing your life ruthlessly and unapologetically
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Aug 31, 2025
august in review: cozy reads, games, and little joys that made my month
a monthly peek into my world of books, travel, and everyday cozy moments.
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