notes on mastering the art of transcendence and refinement with Coached By Kate
The writer shares the story of wanting to bake an Italian cheesecake, inspired by a client's recipe. Despite busyness, they prioritized a date night to make it happen, enjoying the process and the end result. They encourage couples to try new things together in the new year. The post ends with warm wishes for 2024.
I am a reader and as the weather shifts for us all the time to snuggle up with a cup of smoked bourbon and a book gets my blood going. Some people build out their reading lists during summer. The weather for beach and book gets them adding fun reads for sandy vacation joy. I [...]
Most of us, either completely dropped our workout routines in 2020 or finally had time to kick it up a notch. Stuck at home with our c children and kids we either focused more on our health (finally) or had zero time to do anything for ourselves. For me, I was one of the ones [...]
I remember the day - vividly - when each of our kids were born, and I don't think I'm a unique parent in that way. No matter who you are or where you come from, that is a life-altering moment that is easily recalled from memory. Kate and I remember watching them sleep and dreaming/wondering [...]
I'm sitting outside on our front walkway as the kids swing away in their hammocks. Â The sun is high, warm, inviting, and the wind is whistling through the trees. Â Sure, there is a yellow dusting of pollen everywhere and I might have to take a Claritin, but it's not going to rob me of the [...]
I was meeting one of my good buddies early one morning this week at a coffee shop to catch up on life and sharpen iron before the days activities began. Â The alarm woke me up a little before 6AM and as I rolled out of bed I heard the rain hitting the roof. Â When rain [...]
"So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image."  -2 Corinthians 3:18 (NLT) I'm sitting in my office today watching the last of the [...]
I don't know about you but it is a breath of relief when summer rolls around. Â No school, less traffic, weekends at the pool, 4th of July, summer vacations (BEACH), and long days of sunlight that extend evening socials. Â Each season is unique and has something to offer but summer time... well... let's just say [...]
When's the last time you truly got away... and I don't just mean heading out for a weekend trip (although those quick getaways are sometimes just what the doctor ordered)... I'm talking about phone silence, email abstinence, abstaining from chores, relishing in late breakfasts over mimosas, long quiet walks, getting lost in a good book, [...]
Last December, we had the unique opportunity to sit down with Ted Lowe from MarriePeople as we discussed a few concepts from our upcoming book. Â This site provides amazing tools to couples of any age as it navigates today's biggest topics while providing simple ways for couples to make marriag more real, fun, and simple. [...]
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