Heather Reid Writes

Heather is an essayist, editor, CMO, mommy, and wife seeking stillness while in a state
of nearly constant motion. She lives, walks, and eats in the greatest city in the world: Chicago.

Saying Goodbye to Max

February 03, 2019 by Heather Reid in adulting, family, in memoriam, kids, memories, momlife

There’s something of a miracle in each pet that enters our lives. Without Maximus, we never would have found Matty. And without both of them, we might not have been ready to be parents together.

The Power of Purple Hair

January 24, 2019 by Heather Reid in adulting, adultlife, family, feminism

As my birthday approached, I thought about where I wanted to go in the next year of my life. What was I waiting for?

Why We Believe

December 22, 2018 by Heather Reid in family, celebrations, adultlife, holiday, home, kids

I know the non-believers in the second grade have begun to whisper their doubts. Like a virus it spreads, making kids question fundamental symbols of the season.

But I want my sons to believe.