Author Archives: mapoll
Thanksgiving is almost here, and everywhere I look the world feels a little softer. People slow down just enough to notice things they usually overlook. Families gather. Old recipes return to kitchen counters. Memories that were quiet all year suddenly … Continue reading
There are places we leave behind, objects we stop using, and moments we tuck away because life pushes us forward faster than we realize. Yet every now and then, something small catches our attention and reminds us that the past … Continue reading
It is easy to think that mystery belongs only to the dark. Shadows have always carried the weight of the unknown, and night gives the imagination free rein to wander. But over time, I have learned that the strange and … Continue reading
Halloween has come and gone. The very air seems to have deflated, releasing the collective, vibrant energy of the season. Costumes are folded away, tucked back into closets smelling faintly of plastic and possibility. Candy bowls sit half empty on … Continue reading