Hi, there! I’m Hanna Knowles and it’s wonderful to meet you.

What you’ll find here

We all have an ever-evolving, sometimes messy, but always beautiful story. I believe when stories are shared, connections are made and the world becomes a smaller, more friendly space.

The stories you’ll find here aim to share the beautiful mess that is life.

I hope my posts bring some comfort and connection to your day.

Why I’m here

Reading and writing are part of my genetic code. Even before I could read/write/type, my Dad would hammer out my stories on our trusty Mac computer for me to later illustrate. Our family Christmas card would boast how many books I had read that year. I kept travel journals, diaries, and writer’s notebooks. For Halloween one year, I was my favorite historical and literary character, Laura Ingalls Wilder. You get the point.

I was born and bred in the beautiful state of Washington. On a gray December afternoon, my now husband dropped down on one knee to propose. Seven months later we said our vows and moved to the deep South. There were a few pro, con lists thrown in the mix (about deciding to move to Mississippi, not my husband), and it is a decision we are proud to have made.

After five years in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and an epic road trip, we have moved back to the PNW.

Who I am

Since relocating to Mississippi from the Pacific Northwest (and back again), I have re-discovered my thirst for reading and writing. Some other activities that fill my color-coded hand-written planner include coffee dates, family hikes, playtime with my son, gardening and trips.

Thanks for stopping by!

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