Thoughts…

curious questions & meandering tangents from the main path.

  • Settling In

    Settling In

    Photo courtesy of the author’s husband, January 2026. The wind continues to howl through the trees and houses. It has gusted for over four days…

  • Love in the Disruptions

    How often do disruptions in our routine or planned schedule cause great irritation, even bitterness, in us? I know for me, it’s often. But 1…

  • What If…?

    What If…?

    What if… the world is more beautiful than I ever hoped for?

  • Living in the Tension

    Living in the Tension

    There is a tension we live with between dark and light, hope and despair. Sometimes, it is an especially painful schism.

I’m Allison

I am a 20-something Christian woman living in the northern Midwest. I am energized by hikes in the woods, finding poetry in ordinary life, and learning about my Creator and His world. I write what’s on my heart- usually snacking on dark chocolate while I do so.

I hope what I share here will be a small spark of courage and rejuvenation for your own heart!

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