Posts by mearls
Finding Momentum in the Middle of the Storm
Cold storms and quiet mornings bring December into focus. Discover how micro-joys and small wins reset your rhythm and prepare you for the year ahead.
Read MoreWhen Quiet Finds You — The Micro-Joys of a Snowfall Morning
Sometimes quiet doesn’t ask permission — it just shows up with fresh snow, warm coffee, and a reminder to notice what matters.
Read MoreGratitude in Motion
A reflection on gratitude, momentum, and forward movement — even in the fog. We grow through steps, not leaps. This post honors progress, presence, and the quiet power of staying in motion as Thanksgiving approaches.
Read MoreThe Ordinary Moments That Matter
A reminder that gratitude isn’t always loud — it lives in the quiet, ordinary moments that keep us grounded. From early mornings with coffee to small gestures from family, these are the moments that steady us in a busy season.
Read MoreThe People Who Anchor You
A quiet reminder to slow down and appreciate the people who anchor us — the ones who show up, steady the storm, and help shape who we are. As Thanksgiving week begins, I’m grateful for the love, calm, and presence of the people in my life who continue to guide my rhythm forward.
Read MoreMoulin-à-Vent: Château de Belleverne — A Quiet Heavyweight from Beaujolais
A bold yet elegant Beaujolais from Château de Belleverne. Dark fruit, spice, and silky structure that feels like a Gamay on a mission — and shockingly perfect with burnt-cheese pizza.
Read MoreReturning to Center — The Quiet Strength You Build Midweek
A reflection on drifting through the week, circling like Chevy Chase in European Vacation, and learning that strength isn’t avoiding detours — it’s returning to center. This is about rhythm, direction, and the quiet work of choosing yourself again.
Read MoreFinding My Way Back — One U-Turn at a Time
Some weeks feel like driving Highway 1 with no GPS — full of wrong turns, circles, and unexpected detours. This is a reflection on drifting off course, making U-turns, and finding clarity again by midweek.
Read MoreBook Review: Mastering Enterprise Platform Engineering
Platform Engineering has become one of the fastest-growing disciplines in software delivery, and Mastering Enterprise Platform Engineering offers one of the clearest explanations of why. This review breaks down what the book gets right, why both sales and engineering teams should care, and how it connects to the DevOps and AI trends shaping 2025.
Read MoreWhen Gratitude Wins: Celebrating YoggNation’s Anthem Award
The YoggNation: Spirit of Gratitude podcast just earned an Anthem Award — a global recognition of purpose, clarity, gratitude, and the impact one voice can create. Here’s what this win means, and why being part of Episode 54 felt like sharing a cup of coffee with purpose itself.
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