From Aruba to My Kitchen: Homemade Stroopwafels, Gratitude, and Slowing Down

By mearls | January 10, 2026

A first-time attempt at homemade stroopwafels inspired by Aruba, with reflections on gratitude, coffee, process, and slowing down into 2026.

Gratitude in the Chair

By mearls | October 17, 2025

Sometimes gratitude isn’t found in big moments — it’s discovered in a quiet barbershop chair in Aruba. A story about letting go, learning from local culture, and remembering where we come from.