Coffee. All. The. Time.
Morning, afternoon, maybe a “just one more cup” evening moment. Coffee fuels the ideas, the deadlines, and the conversations. It’s less of a beverage and more of a personality trait at this point.
Hiking in the Mountains
Give me crisp air, big views, and a trail that reminds me how small my inbox really is. The Rockies are my reset button. Equal parts humbling, inspiring, and totally worth time spent with my kids and the sore legs.
Wine Down Wednesdays
Midweek calls for good wine and even better friends. No agenda, no rush. Just laughter, stories, and a collective exhale. It’s therapy, but cheaper and with better snacks.
Time with My Kids
Nothing tops time with my two college kids, Preston at Arkansas and Pene Laine at SMU. Different campuses, same pride. Every visit, call, and text is my favorite part of any week.
Reading Books
Real books. Dog-eared pages encouraged. Reading lets me travel, learn, escape, and dream, sometimes all before bedtime. It’s my favorite way to slow down and tune everything else out.