Some random things.. :: Do you have old photos of your mother when she was younger? :: You don't need a grinder for your salt. :: Here are some thoughts on feeling and being present versus numbing. :: I must make this soon. Yum. :: This looks delicious too. :: I bought this pattern a [...]
Some random things... Life is painfully senseless at times. But I agree with this article that we can make meaning. For the love of wilderness. Here are some handy cleaning tips. You may know some of them already, but some might be new. For me, it’s the tea to clean my hardwood floors. I [...]
Some random things... One of these days, I’m going to try my hand at soap making. Don’t these look lovely?! I don’t feel quite ready for that project any time soon, but in the meantime, I might try making this. My daughter and her friend made this yumminess yesterday. Let’s just say there isn't [...]
Some random things... Here is a children’s book celebrating the joy that is/was a part of the Women’s March. I especially love his response to how men can best support women. Give this a watch. Happiness, or some approximation thereof. The tragedies occurring in schools leave me with a heavy heart. Read this letter, written [...]
Some random things... Even though Christmas is a few weeks behind us, this story will still touch your heart. I’m certain of it. Whatever your stance on global warming, Linda’s piece is a good shake-up. And if you read to the end, she links to her TEDtalk on time debt…click that too…it’s good. Here's more [...]
Some random things... This quote. I remind myself of this, a lot. From the work of creativity to the work of life. Also, the book from which this quote originates is in my Amazon shopping cart. Christmas present to myself, maybe? Yes, maybe. (thanks, A) I'm pretty sure I've shared this short video at some point. But it's [...]
Some random things... Technology is a tricky thing. I see its pluses; I see its minuses. (on the plus side, here we are!) Though my kiddos are very different ages than Erin's, so many of her thoughts resonate and carry over regardless. And, on the technology note, this is really interesting. You are enough. How much do [...]
Some random things. An optimized life. This tongue in cheek essay will have you laughing by the end. More humor. But it makes you kind of sad at the same time. I was talking with someone the other day and, while we were talking, an email came through on her phone. She actually picked up [...]
Some random things. Food is a complicated issue (though, maybe, it doesn't need to be). These are two recent reads that I found interesting: here and here. This poem. Yes, let's be kind. As is true with much of life, there's a line of moderation to toe. Sometimes, sadness and anxiety are natural. Have time [...]
Some random things. I participated in Robin's free Pilates program last March and it was really wonderful. You know I like to break things into doable chunks, yes? Well, she does exactly that...with Pilates. 10ish minutes each day. You can absolutely do it. Plus, it's free! Click here to read more about it. Whether talking [...]
