Small Sanctuaries
Bio
Journalist and storyteller writing about travel, culture, and the small sanctuaries we find in unexpected places. Essays, reflections, and journeys from New Orleans to abroad.
Stories (3)
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Michael C. Hall, Dexter, and the Butterfly Crocs I Never Meant to Buy
I never thought I’d own Crocs. My wardrobe leans black, goth-inspired, and carefully curated—definitely not playful clogs covered in butterflies. And yet, one morning, there they were on my feet, bright against the dark tiles of my kitchen.
By Small Sanctuaries4 months ago in Geeks
Dexter, ADHD, and the Quiet Labor of Masking
Masking has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Long before I knew I had ADHD, I was quietly sanding down my edges, trying to fit into a puzzle that never seemed designed for me. Being late diagnosed means I can now look back and finally name that struggle—every awkward attempt to belong, every exhausting effort to “pass” as normal.
By Small Sanctuaries4 months ago in Psyche
Finding Sanctuary at Glastonbury’s Chalice Well
I’ve always felt a gap in my story. As an adoptee, heritage isn’t something I can easily trace, and I’ve spent much of my life searching for a history that feels like mine. That search led me to Glastonbury’s Chalice Well and the wild coasts of Cornwall — places shaped by Celtic stories, folklore, and sacred springs where people have gone looking for meaning for centuries.
By Small Sanctuaries4 months ago in Wander
