Never underestimate the power of a group of like-minded women. The more
generations represented, the better. The energy pulsates through the air. Smiles are free, and eyes twinkle brilliantly, aided by abundant candlelight.
In joy the gathering lingers a while longer. Smiles come despite themselves, offering support, strength and energy which someone is sure to need. [...]
I almost had to trick myself into writing this meditation. It has to be done. Last December, on a weekend vacation with the family, there was an indoor pool at the hotel. Swimming sounded grand, but a bathing suit sounded ridiculous. These thighs? This postpartum belly? Quickly I slipped into self-abusive thoughts that are only [...]
You can get some pretty nice cards these days, and they’re even being made to look like they’re hand-made. In a pinch, it’s great, but when you have to show someone your most sincere gratitude, you’re going to have to put some sweat into it. Not really, of course. More the mental variety.
Making things should [...]
I’ve mentioned before the topic of balance, the importance of prioritizing aspects of our time and delegating it appropriately. This is necessary. What has been brought to my attention since then is the notion of thriving, going beyond being balanced, finding what it is our soul yearns for and going full speed ahead to make [...]
Let it suffice to say that Easter was pretty good this year, but as ever, I get another lesson on why I shouldn’t wait until the last minute. The kids really enjoyed it, but, night-owl though I am, I do not enjoy staying up until 2 or 3 in the morning because of how I [...]
Coincidentally, I reach for this meditation in my “book” and find the title but not the entry. However, this first Monday after Easter presents the perfect opportunity to reflect on what renewal means . . . at least for today and at this point in my life.
I love having Merriam-Webster at my fingertips, and like [...]
Many know that today, Good Friday, is the observance of Jesus’ death. This dark and solemn remembrance illuminates human frailty and betrayal of someone who ultimately accepted his fate for humanity’s well-being. This day represents what the whole of Christianity is based upon. This day reminds us to sit with the humility, the shame, the [...]
I think it’s perfectly lovely that Easter falls so close to the first of Spring this year. Nature seems to agree, with all the trees budding and the early spring flowers opening up. <deep inhale and contented sigh>
In our effort to be frugal and incorporate more handmade things into our daily round, rather than speed [...]
After a particularly grueling day of parenting, my husband and I enjoyed several minutes of drowsy pillow conversation, quietly over the babe nursing/sleeping between us. I vented. We pondered and wondered how best to discipline, how best to exemplify the behavior we hope for them to embody. We fell asleep before any epiphanies.
I know I [...]
Our local Earth Scouts had a family picnic on Sunday to celebrate the coming spring and to reward the li’l scouts for their participatory work thus far in learning about human rights. Lucky for us, the weather was great for our main planned project — tie dye t-shirts.
We have learned a lot about the process. [...]
