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Sunday Edition: My Week of Rest and Relaxation in Taos

A nourishing week.

Nov 09, 2025
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The Sunday Edition is Tuesday’s little sister—off-the-cuff updates I’d bring up over a coffee catch-up with a friend.

Pulling into my friend Betsy’s driveway in Taos felt like an exhale. One of the benefits of the van is that I can slip into my friends’ lives, without interfering too much in their day-to-day (put gently, I reminded Betsy that I could “get lost” if she ever needed her space). It turns out, we were both on the same page and all too happy to ease into a slow and tender week together. I spent the week doing very little besides enjoying long conversations and getting back into my routine, completely overhauling my van’s organization, cooking, showering daily (!), and exploring Taos.

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Thank you again for your sweet and compassionate responses to this week’s post! It was a big one, but I appreciate this little corner of the internet so much. Read on for:

  • A ceremony, cards, and a playlist for the full moon

  • Healing meals, that made me feel so good and replenished

  • A few favorite spots in Taos, ahead of my full guide

  • Where I’m heading to next (!)

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