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.

The Things She Carries

October 11, 2017 by Heather Reid in kids, memories, momlife

I don’t carry as much stuff around with me in my arms, but my brain and my time are as overstuffed with tasks as my old diaper bag configuration was.

His Middle Name was Earl

October 03, 2017 by Heather Reid in adulting, memories, music, in memoriam

When they make the movie of my life, Tom Petty’s music will be the soundtrack. He has rescued me and encouraged me and spoken to and healed my heart like no other musician in my lifetime.

The Best Lunch

September 06, 2017 by Heather Reid in food, kids, memories, adulting

What my mom packed in our lunches was so much more than midday nutrition. It was love.

Student of the Game

July 28, 2017 by Heather Reid in adultlife, memories, celebrations

Dad was a lot of things: Father. Husband. Grandfather. Salesman. Foodie. Golfer. Fisherman. Gardener. Water skier. Creative swearer. Carpenter. Photographer. Guitar player. Computer enthusiast. Traveler. He taught me about many subjects, but his most lasting legacy to me was how he lived his life with endless curiosity and enthusiasm. A never-graduating, Student of the Game of Life.