Míša and my books

If you like the idea of journaling but don’t know where to start, this book is a gentle companion. With short, thoughtful essays and optional prompts, it offers inspiration without rules or pressure.

My 3-line (ish) book review:

A quiet, atmospheric novel set in 1920s Provence, exploring the cost of creativity and the pursuit of art.

It's a slow-burn kind of read: cinematic and slightly ominous.

Did I like it? hmm… I appreciated it. It was well written and insightful. It’s objectively a good book - but I think I was in the mood for something more escapist.

walks, hikes, fruit dumplings and little house on the prairie

Before sunrise. Veyrier-du-Lac, France.

On the list for 2026: Learn to cyanotype. This artist: Anna Atkins, Algae

Chez Ingalls. Annecy, France

Still Life with Turntable. Veyrier-du-Lac, France

God, I used to be so cool. - San Sebastian, Spain

My 3-line book review: A beautiful, accessible blend of personal story, social history and medical ethics. 

If you enjoyed The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, this book is right up your alley.

Here’s hoping John Green’s work will shine a light on a disease that could be eradicated - if we collectively decided to make it so. 

Day moon over La Tournette. Menthon-St-Bernard, France.

Happy final day of 2025! I hope you’ve spent at least some time reflecting on the past year and celebrating your accomplishments. Our family is super into rituals like this - so the other night over pizza, we went around the table and each shared something we are proud of from the past year. 

Yoga teacher training isn’t about flexibility—it’s about showing up healthy and strong. As I prepare for YTT in midlife, I’m focusing on overall health, joint care, mindset, and time. Here’s what I’m doing to feel ready before training even begins.

My favourite books of the year - featuring literary fiction, memoir, and food writing - plus a three-line book review for each.

Here are a few photos, which cannot begin to scratch the surface. I’m so thankful to the bride and groom for this incredible experience. xo