03/28/2026
I don’t ask this often, but I’m asking now—I’d really appreciate your support. If you’re able, it matters.
I wanted to share something very close to home.
From the outside looking in, I understand that Texas carries a complicated reputation in the geopolitical world. I know that. But what I see, up close on the ground, in the day-to-day, it’s something else entirely—neighbors, small businesses, traditions, and communities showing up for one another when it matters most.
People are complicated, yes—but I carry a stubborn kind of hope. The kind that believes in progress, in community, in compassion for all people, and in building something better, even when it would be easier not to. Something worth fighting for.
This is one of those moments where that belief is put into practice.
A dear friend of mine, Sarah—someone who has poured so much of herself into her work and into this community—is going through something incredibly difficult right now. She’s one of those people who shows up for others without hesitation. The kind of person who builds things not just for herself, but for everyone around her.
And this week, it’s our turn to show up for her.
Lioness Books was just days away from moving into its new storefront. Everything was ready. The shelves, the inventory, the beginning of something long in the making.
And then, overnight, a fire changed everything.
It destroyed their inventory, books, furniture, custom shelves, and nearly everything they needed to open.
If you know Sarah, you know how much she’s poured into this community—creating space for readers, writers, and voices that deserve to be seen.
Local businesses are showing up (shoutout to Penny Royal Bakery 🤍), and we wanted to do the same.
We created a limited collection page—and $10 from every item will go directly to Lioness Books to help rebuild.
Because community isn’t something we talk about. It’s something we practice. It's what we're about.
If you’re able to support or share, it matters.
With care. 🤍
LINK: https://simplyedynandco.com/collections/pay-it-forward-lioness-bookstore