The Lighthouse! I have named houses for years and it delights me that you were called to do this. I have moved a lot as well and this essay reminds me my drive has several essays of my own about the topic. Thank you for the reminder to bring that back to the front burner.
You're welcome for the reminder, Tammy! This also makes me think it might be worth saying: I'm not actually planning on writing a book about all my homes. But I'm excited to write stories about this one ☺️
As a longtime reader, who also had trauma shape the course of my life in 2019, I really resonated with this and am looking forward to reading along with you. Thanks for always being so vulnerable, thoughtful and honest with how you try and show up in the world✨Here’s to you finding your light! 💛
I've got so excited when I saw your newsletter on my inbox: LOVE the new name for your virtual home! Really looking forward to enter the new spaces your writing will take you/us! :-D
Oh this feels so exciting! I’m looking forward to reading your stories - I must admit it’s been what’s always has drawn me to your writing no matter what umbrella it was under 😊 Love the name of you house also and the whole idea of naming a house. My mum would always name everything we had over time - cars, homes, things and it gave another layer to the relationship with those Thanks for sharing your writing with us 😊.
That's so sweet of you to reflect back to me, friend. Thank you! And your comment made me wonder what some of your home names have been? And also reminded me I've named a couple cars in my life too! I forgot about that ☺️
So great! Lighthouses are very special to me too! It feels like you have declared your writing is coming home! How beautiful is that?! As always...can't wait to read what you write next!
Hello Cait, While reading your post I felt as if I had found a new friend. I, too, have been a nomad staying for only a few years even in homes that I have bought - not just the rented ones. Now I'm back in Toronto in a rented condo.. Even this is still a bit nomadic as I'm only here for half the year and the other half in Mexico. As I don't want to live far from a big body of water. In Toronto I'm right at the lake and in Mexico I can see the Pacific and it's a 10 minute walk down to it. I lived many years in England. Once again, my last house in England was on reclaimed marsh land between a river and a canal. My closest town was the magical town of Rye on the coast of East Sussex and I would swim in the English channel. I'm rambling on and telling you my home history when the main reason why I'm writing to you is to thank you for saying something in your post that was illuminating for me - "intentional living is creative living". BAM! The light went on and the trumpets sounded. This is inspirational for me because I have a tendency (understatement!) to be easily diverted by curiosity and/or procrastination. Thank you.
Ohhh yes, it's true! Intentional living isn't just intentional. If the way you live and love and work wasn't modelled for you, every decision you make is creative. I imagine I'll dedicate some more words to this idea in a future dispatch soon. For now, I just wanted to say hi and thanks! And you're welcome to ramble here anytime ☺️
I love this so much! The Lighthouse is just perfect, and your stated intentions are glorious and full of hope. I can't wait to engage with creative stories and stay a part of this beautiful community you've created.
I love data too lol you made me think and count where I have lived. 11 homes. Shortest was 6 months longest was 15 years. 2 countries. 7 cities. One home owned by me and my spouse. Tbh I first hated my home. Buying in 2022 was a mad house with the interest rates teetering and the housing supply being low with high demand. Had to get used to some neighbors and noise and living far from the city. I joke and say I like in the countryside with an eco system in my backyard. I have grown to love the quiet and the slowing down vs living in 2 big cities (DC and Miami). Home is where you make it. ♥️
You're right about that, friend. And it's such an expansive topic for me. I feel at home in so many places, and so many homes and spaces... The Lighthouse has just been the one I've been the most intentional in. ❤️
The Lighthouse! I have named houses for years and it delights me that you were called to do this. I have moved a lot as well and this essay reminds me my drive has several essays of my own about the topic. Thank you for the reminder to bring that back to the front burner.
You're welcome for the reminder, Tammy! This also makes me think it might be worth saying: I'm not actually planning on writing a book about all my homes. But I'm excited to write stories about this one ☺️
As a longtime reader, who also had trauma shape the course of my life in 2019, I really resonated with this and am looking forward to reading along with you. Thanks for always being so vulnerable, thoughtful and honest with how you try and show up in the world✨Here’s to you finding your light! 💛
Thank you for reading and sharing that generous reflection and feedback, Christine! ✨
I've got so excited when I saw your newsletter on my inbox: LOVE the new name for your virtual home! Really looking forward to enter the new spaces your writing will take you/us! :-D
Thank you for your enthusiasm, Marina! It means a lot ☺️
I love the name! And I love the direction of the newsletter :)
Thanks, Katie! I hope it feels fun to read ☺️
Oh this feels so exciting! I’m looking forward to reading your stories - I must admit it’s been what’s always has drawn me to your writing no matter what umbrella it was under 😊 Love the name of you house also and the whole idea of naming a house. My mum would always name everything we had over time - cars, homes, things and it gave another layer to the relationship with those Thanks for sharing your writing with us 😊.
That's so sweet of you to reflect back to me, friend. Thank you! And your comment made me wonder what some of your home names have been? And also reminded me I've named a couple cars in my life too! I forgot about that ☺️
Love the name and your reasoning behind it 🩷 Looking forward to your writing, friend!
Thank you so much, friend!
So great! Lighthouses are very special to me too! It feels like you have declared your writing is coming home! How beautiful is that?! As always...can't wait to read what you write next!
Aww, how beautiful is that, indeed! Thanks, friend!
Hi Cait,
It's great to see you here again.
So can I assume that perhaps you might be leaning towards changing the name of this newsletter to:
(ta da ... !!)
Tales from the Lighthouse?
(kinda killing 2 birds with one stone, perhaps?)
I'm thinking... dispatches ☺️
✨ 🏝️ welcome home. 🏠
So glad you're here with me, friend!
🫂 ✨🙏
Ah I love this! It was so nice to see your name in my inbox this morning :)
Aww, HI FRIEND! So nice to see YOUR name here right now! 🥰
Hello Cait, While reading your post I felt as if I had found a new friend. I, too, have been a nomad staying for only a few years even in homes that I have bought - not just the rented ones. Now I'm back in Toronto in a rented condo.. Even this is still a bit nomadic as I'm only here for half the year and the other half in Mexico. As I don't want to live far from a big body of water. In Toronto I'm right at the lake and in Mexico I can see the Pacific and it's a 10 minute walk down to it. I lived many years in England. Once again, my last house in England was on reclaimed marsh land between a river and a canal. My closest town was the magical town of Rye on the coast of East Sussex and I would swim in the English channel. I'm rambling on and telling you my home history when the main reason why I'm writing to you is to thank you for saying something in your post that was illuminating for me - "intentional living is creative living". BAM! The light went on and the trumpets sounded. This is inspirational for me because I have a tendency (understatement!) to be easily diverted by curiosity and/or procrastination. Thank you.
Ohhh yes, it's true! Intentional living isn't just intentional. If the way you live and love and work wasn't modelled for you, every decision you make is creative. I imagine I'll dedicate some more words to this idea in a future dispatch soon. For now, I just wanted to say hi and thanks! And you're welcome to ramble here anytime ☺️
Hi friend!!!
The Lighthouse sounds very special in all its connections and forms. Thank you for sharing this with all of us!
I am excited to follow and read along.
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Hi friend!!! As always, I'm so grateful for your support and enthusiasm. Can't wait to catch up more with you soon ☺️
I love this so much! The Lighthouse is just perfect, and your stated intentions are glorious and full of hope. I can't wait to engage with creative stories and stay a part of this beautiful community you've created.
I am so, so, so glad you're here, Terhi. Thank you for your enthusiasm and support, and for being a light in this space. Truly! ✨
Oh this is perfect.
Thanks, Keris! ☺️
I love data too lol you made me think and count where I have lived. 11 homes. Shortest was 6 months longest was 15 years. 2 countries. 7 cities. One home owned by me and my spouse. Tbh I first hated my home. Buying in 2022 was a mad house with the interest rates teetering and the housing supply being low with high demand. Had to get used to some neighbors and noise and living far from the city. I joke and say I like in the countryside with an eco system in my backyard. I have grown to love the quiet and the slowing down vs living in 2 big cities (DC and Miami). Home is where you make it. ♥️
You're right about that, friend. And it's such an expansive topic for me. I feel at home in so many places, and so many homes and spaces... The Lighthouse has just been the one I've been the most intentional in. ❤️
I love this for you! And I think The Lighthouse is a fitting name for this publication :)
Thank you, friend! ❤️