Five recipes to try this summer There’s this hour, not long before sunset, when the fading afternoon sun pours in through my upstairs windows and bathes my stairs and living room with golden light. It’s one of my favorite times of day and always makes me smile. Somehow, as the sun begins to fade and the day comes to a close, the day feels a little softer and slower. It’s one of my favorite times to take a deep breath and pause. And, for those of us who find a lot of contentment and joy in...

Listen to our Bookery Podcast episode on this passage to learn more. Summer has a way of making us dream about slower days. Maybe it's the longer daylight hours, family vacations, afternoons on the porch, or simply the hope that life might feel a little less rushed. Whatever the reason, many of us enter the summer months longing for rest. Not necessarily inactivity; just a little more breathing room. Yet even when our schedules loosen, our hearts often remain busy. We carry mental checklists...

This summer, let’s commit to slowing down and enjoying the season, together A few weeks ago, I was chatting with a coworker about how important it is to take your vacation days. And then, as I thought about how many vacation days I haven’t taken in 2026, I said, “But I never do that myself.” Here’s the thing: I’m really, really bad at pushing pause. I like a to-do list, always have a list of chores and projects I can work on whenever “I get a minute,” and feel guilty if I ever find myself...