Archive - The Ronaissance

My New Year's Eve Ritual - Give It a Try

Every New Year’s Eve, I sit down with a stack of envelopes filled with memories from the past year and take stock.

Dec 31, 2025 • Ron Stempkowski

Walking in a Winter Wonderland (with Hudson!)

Dec 30, 2025 • Ron Stempkowski

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Something Big (and Good!) is coming in 2026!

I’ve been working quietly toward something for a long time now.

Dec 22, 2025 • Ron Stempkowski

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The Gift of Being Seen

While I was outside with Hudson yesterday, one of my neighbors was out with her dog, Ripley.

Dec 18, 2025 • Ron Stempkowski

Resilience Isn't a Personality Trait. It's a Practice

People talk about resilience like it’s some inner superpower you either have or you don’t.

Dec 11, 2025 • Ron Stempkowski

15 Years of Writing a Blog That Saved Me

Dec 7, 2025 • Ron Stempkowski

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Celebrating 15 Years of Showing Up

Dec 7, 2025 • Ron Stempkowski

The Snuggle Is Real

Some mornings, getting out of bed feels like the real work.

Dec 2, 2025 • Ron Stempkowski

November 2025

When the Landscape Shifts Overnight

It’s snowing today.

Nov 29, 2025 • Ron Stempkowski

The Quiet Gratitude That Stays

Thanksgiving always leaves me a little reflective, and this year was no exception.

Nov 28, 2025 • Ron Stempkowski

It's Okay if Gratitude Doesn't Feel Natural Right Now

Some days, gratitude feels easy.

Nov 26, 2025 • Ron Stempkowski

Grief Taught Me to See Differently

There was a time when the word gratitude felt impossible.

Nov 25, 2025 • Ron Stempkowski

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