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This is the part of Bear Lake Local where we write things down. Could be nature. Could be nostalgia. Could be nonsense. Depends on the weather and what we’re overthinking that day.
Things We Notice
Small observations, quiet realizations, half-formed thoughts, and moments that make you pause. This is where noticing becomes the point—about the place, the day, getting older, starting over, or nothing in particular.


The Last Sunday of 2025
Before jumping into the new year, let's pause long enough to appreciate the last twelve months.

Kristen
Dec 28, 20254 min read


It's Been a Quiet Week
This week at Bear Lake has been quiet—coughs, canceled plans, missed parties, and a Christmas that feels a little unfinished. Some weeks are just like that.

Kristen
Dec 21, 20252 min read


Still Figuring This Out
We took a short detour into AI and now we’re back—still figuring things out. A few things we know for sure, a few things worth noticing, and a reminder that small moments matter.

Kristen
Dec 14, 20251 min read


Living with Intention, Moment to Moment
This week brought good news from my financial planner, bad news from the Cubs, a moment of silence for my backbone, and fresh sod for the backyard. Life at Bear Lake — equal parts joy, regret, and grass stains.

Kristen
Oct 12, 20253 min read


Live Slower, Look Closer
Think of slow living as clearing out clutter—on your shelves, in your schedule, and in your head—so you’ve got room to notice what’s beautiful or interesting in the ordinary.

Kristen
Sep 28, 20252 min read
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