“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world." — J.R.R. Tolkien

Welcome to Westwind Journal, your digital soft spot in the hectic world outside.

This is a place to remember what’s within our power to shape — the food we eat, the homes we make, the people we love — and make choices that reflect how we want to live. It’s about cultivating “life’s little pleasures” for yourself.

And it’s a spot to appreciate what we already have, instead of always clawing for more. In a culture that wants you to buy, consume, and want, this blog is a reminder that you (probably) already have all you need…you’ve just got to recognize it.

I’m so happy you’re here.