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Missing My Dad, Three Years Later

October 13, 2019 By Jodi

My dad passed away three years ago today. We were still living in Sweden; I was five months pregnant with Zoë. It was late evening when my mother called, the sea and sky outside our windows dark. I felt helpless, and so far away from everything that mattered.

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I just repatriated from Sweden to the US with my British husband and three young kids. I started this site while living in Sweden to build the conversations and community we've had with loved ones around the world, and to create a space to share thoughts about life, beauty, motherhood, and everything else. read more →

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On Growing Carrots and Children

August 18, 2016 By Jodi Leave a Comment

scrawny carrots picked by a toddler

This is the first year that I've had my own garden. We have enough space on our deck to put in a couple large planter boxes, so I lugged a couple home and filled them with dirt. I wanted to show the kids (and learn for myself) how rewarding it is to grow your own food. I also...

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Welcome to the World, Baby Girl!

March 8, 2017 By Jodi 4 Comments

First day at home with newborn and big brothers

As you might have guessed, my silence this last week has been due to the fact that the baby has arrived! In fact, she came just a few hours after I published my last post.

Thoughts on Doing "Worthwhile" Work

December 2, 2016 By Jodi 4 Comments

Ide Bageriet in Akersberga

A while ago I wrote about why you shouldn't you follow your passion (though a reader, Laura, pointed out that the piece might have been more appropriately called something else, like Why You Shouldn't Lose Heart if You Don't Have a Passion). That piece seemed to be particularly resonant, as I've received a lot of feedback on...

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Happiness Project Month 6: Learning

February 7, 2017 By Jodi Leave a Comment

Swedish exercise books

(Sorry for the short disappearance, friends. I started to feel sick late last week, which evolved into a pretty nasty stomach bug that hit over the weekend. After spending all day yesterday alternating between the bed and the couch and trying to rehydrate, I'm feeling a bit better today and trying to get back into the...

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