hodgepodge midweek thoughts

the real message of Friends, open to life, "most people are good," beautiful spring

I used to share a monthly musings post on this Substack. It was an opportunity to reflect on some things going on in my own life, as well as to share some of the great writing around the web.

Some of my favorites included reflections on conversion anniversaries, why parenting isn’t a lifestyle, why I think it is very good to exist, and how we all have a…