Being left-handed means learning to navigate a world designed for everyone else — from smeared ink and spiral notebooks to scissors, lecture-hall desks, and dinner-table elbow battles. A lighthearted celebration of the quirky, adaptable little club I’m proud to call my own.
Author: Krissy Pellegriti | Deliberate Desires
Hi, I’m Krissy Pellegriti—author, blogger, and the creator of Deliberate Desires, a place dedicated to living with intention, clarity, and courage. Through personal reflections, The Deliberate Detour travel series, and stories from everyday life, I hope to encourage others to slow down, notice the beauty around them, and design a life they truly love—deliberately. Wife to Tom, we have nine grown kids, nana to ten grands and 2 more coming soon, lifelong learner, and believer that some of life’s greatest adventures begin with one small intentional step.
The Deliberate Detour: Savannah — Part Three: Where the Best Plans Are the Ones You Never Make
Savannah has a way of surprising you when you stop trying to see it all. Part Three is about wandering without an agenda, unexpected discoveries, and realizing that sometimes the best plans are the ones you never make.
The Deliberate Detour: Savannah — Part Two: The Beauty of Not Being in a Hurry
Sometimes the best part of a trip is leaving room for it to unfold. A slow Savannah morning, a memorable meal, and nowhere we needed to be but exactly where we were.
The Deliberate Detour: Savannah — Part One: The Arrival
Our anniversary weekend in Savannah began with river views, cobblestone streets, memorable meals, and the luxury of having nowhere else we needed to be. Welcome to Part One of The Deliberate Detour: Savannah.
When There Is No One Above You
Today would have been my father Franklin H. Hopkins’ 94th birthday. A reflection on the quiet ache of missing him—and the moment we realize there is no longer a generation above us.
A Door Worth Opening
Sometimes the best detours don’t require a passport—just an open afternoon and a willingness to wander. Join us as we discover why a sunny afternoon at Big Door Vineyards became a door well worth opening.
Summer Storms
Life has a way of surprising us with unexpected storms. But just like the most wicked summer thunderstorm, they never last forever. Sometimes the rain that soaks us is the very thing that helps us grow.
Three Deliberate Delights Worth Remembering
Before rushing into a new week, pause and reflect on three simple moments that made you smile. Sometimes the ordinary becomes extraordinary simply because we choose to notice it.
A Date Night Worth Repeating
Looking for an unforgettable date night? Join Tom and me as we discover why Cabernet Steakhouse has been an established icon in the Alpharetta area for 26 years—and why some of the best detours are closer to home than you think.
Love Doesn’t Leave
Three years after losing my mom, I reflect on the love, gratitude, and memories that never fade. A heartfelt tribute to the woman who shaped my life and continues to inspire Deliberate Desires.
