Essay

When I feel fragile, I look to sequoias

On aging, ancient trees, and familiar fruit

Oct 8 •

Michelle LaCroix

Calling my anger home

on people-pleasing, flamingos, and female rage

Jul 16 •

Michelle LaCroix

An ode to personal projects

are we choosing paint colors, or are we coming home to ourselves?

Jun 13 •

Michelle LaCroix

For the love of being a student

My new obsession with craft + three gems of writing wisdom

May 8 •

Michelle LaCroix

The invisible toll of being good

What if we felt free to want what we want?

Apr 10 •

Michelle LaCroix

When in doubt, make a list

on the potent power of list making

Mar 19 •

Michelle LaCroix

Listening for the knock

the terror + the magic of starting before we know where we're going

Feb 14 •

Michelle LaCroix

An ode to great questions

part science, mostly art, all surrender

Jan 23 •

Michelle LaCroix

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