Dear First name / Reader
Summer is in full force here in the Southern California desert. We’ve been hitting highs of 117°F! 😅
I live near Palm Springs, and the heat is intense, but in a dry climate, the mornings are still manageable. We’ve been taking walks when it’s “only” 88 or 90 degrees (you know it’s bad when that feels refreshing). There’s something kind of magical about early morning desert light, though—quiet, still, golden.
I’ve also been thinking a lot about the people in Texas and other areas affected by recent flooding. My heart goes out to everyone impacted. It’s hard to hold both the beauty of summer and the heartbreak of disaster at the same time—but I’m trying to do just that.
The good news?
My pregnancy nausea has finally eased up (thank you, science and second trimester), and I’ve been writing a lot. I’m working on a new book I hope to finish and release soon, and it’s been such a joy to feel like myself creatively again.
What about you?
How’s your summer going?
Are you reading anything amazing? Traveling? Staying cool?
Hit reply and let me know—I’d love to hear from you.
Best,
Kate 💙
