Tuesday Essays
A collection of thoughtful, personal essays from Our Little House in the Country, exploring seasonal living, ordinary days, home, family, change, midlife and the quieter things we notice along the way. Published on Tuesdays, these are reflections on living more intentionally — finding meaning in everyday life, making space for where we are now, and learning to move gently through the changing seasons of both the year and our lives.
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Christmas Eve Reflections: On Wonder and Presence
A quiet Christmas Eve reflection on wonder, family traditions and the passage of time — from childhood anticipation to Christmas with teenagers, and the realisation that the magic hasn’t disappeared. It has simply changed shape..
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Finding Calm in a Busy Christmas: Choosing Connection Over Perfection
Christmas can be joyful, beautiful and completely overwhelming all at once. A thoughtful reflection on finding calm in a busy December, letting go of the pressure to make everything perfect and creating more room for connection, presence and the ordinary moments that make Christmas meaningful.
