THE BLANC BOOK

Over the past year, it has occurred to me that I’ve become the matriarch of my own family, the one my family counts on to keep the warm feelings of home, family, and holidays alive.

Lately, I’ve felt a quiet but persistent pull back toward home. Not just the metaphorical home I often write about—the feeling of belonging, of creating a life that reflects who you really are—but the actual spaces we live in. The ones we spend our days moving through, where we do our best thinking, where we gather with the […]

Started the book. 😭 I had no idea you went though all that!! I would never have imagined you were dealing with that in high school. You did a great job of pushing through. Can’t wait to continue the story. I teared up multiple times already! I received that text from a friend earlier this […]

Earlier this week, I noticed a plant sitting under the window in my living room. It was wilting and desperately needed water, so I picked it up and placed it in the sink. The day before, I picked up a dead stem from another plant that had fallen to the floor. I’m not great at […]

The best way out is always through.