MUSINGS ON LIFE AND WRITING WITH SARAH BUCKLEITNER
Dear America, How did we become so divided? We started out 236 years ago as a group of people looking for new beginnings. We wanted the freedom to practice our own religions, the ability to have our voices heard in government. (It is to be noted that we fought for those things at the expense … Continue reading Finding a Space for Conversation
Last week we watched a friend's dog. And while I've met many dogs over the span of my twenty-four years, this old guy made me think twice about what it means to have a dog, and in return, what it means to be one. See, Sonny is all dog. He woke us up each morning with a thorough … Continue reading On What It Means to Be a Dog
With a wedding on the horizon, Jordan and I have spent a lot of time discussing how we go through life together and how we'd like to do it better. One of the main things we talked about was that when we spend too much time together, we start to forget that there are two … Continue reading A Photoessay on Life with Each Other
We are a culture obsessed with romance. And why shouldn't we be? There's something about a grand gesture made in the name of love that makes our souls swoon. Romance is fun. It's intriguing. And this obsession makes its way into our media--shows like the Bachelor and Bachelorette are watched by millions (I don't really … Continue reading On Having Unrealistic Romantic Expectations
[Note: this is an old post, written in college while Jordan and I were dating. Do not be confused!] It is morning time, and even before I step outside of my room, I can smell fall. Fall makes me excited. It injects life into my bones with every crisp breeze, thought of apple orchards, and … Continue reading Fall(ing in love)
Feathery Thoughts 