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.

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Love Letter to the Man in the Middle Seat on AA Flight 2920

February 21, 2025 by Heather Reid in adultlife, chicago

On a delayed flight, a grieving stranger sat beside me. I didn’t know his story, but I knew grief. In that moment, words felt impossible—so I offered kindness instead.

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February 21, 2025 /Heather Reid
travel
adultlife, chicago
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Fashion Report from Paris

April 18, 2023 by Heather Reid in adulting, fashion, travel

. From classic Breton stripes to the unexpected joy of dancing pigeons, Paris reminds us that true style is eternal.

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April 18, 2023 /Heather Reid
travel, Paris, fashion
adulting, fashion, travel
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The Parent Trip

June 16, 2018 by Heather Reid in adulting, home, kids, momlife, work, guilt

There are some trips in life that you just can’t prepare for.

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June 16, 2018 /Heather Reid
kids, guilt, growingup, travel, FETE
adulting, home, kids, momlife, work, guilt
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