I just want to pause for a moment and say thank you to everyone who replied to my last post, āWhy are you following my blog?ā. Reading through all your thoughtful, kind, and encouraging comments truly made my day. I felt so much love and connection in your words ā from curiosity about Latvia, to … More A Heartfelt Thank You š
I usually donāt reflect on my blog stats, but I couldnāt resist after reading Deborahās inspiring blog post here: Reader Favorites 2024. Her retrospective gave me the nudge to look back at what resonated with you all this year. Despite being away from blogging for four years, I returned to this space in August 2024 … More Your Most Loved Posts of 2024
Hi everyone, Iām still struggling with a stubborn cough and the occasional spike in temperature. It all started at the end of October, and at first, I thought a few days off from workāusing up some of my vacation daysāwould be enough to get me back to my usual self. I really believed Iād be … More A Lingering Illness…
As autumn sweeps across Latvia, the country celebrates MiÄ·eļdiena, this year it’s on the 29th of September 2024. Held around late September, MiÄ·eļdiena marks the end of the harvest work and is a time to give thanks for the year’s bounty. Celebrating the Harvest Latviaās MiÄ·eļdiena is a joyful conclusion to the harvest season. Communities … More Why Latvian MiÄ·eļdiena Might Outshine Commercial Thanksgiving?
a day in the life of a latvian mom 