tiny moments (and everything in between)
Again - still - there's so much going on. I'm just gonna share three things with you. one This excerpt from Conor Friedersdorf’s article in The Atlantic on January 6: “To knowingly pretend a lie is true is, simply put, to lie,” Yuval Levin complains in National Review. “Doing that carefully enough to let you … Continue reading Three Things on This Friday
Ah, September. In some ways, I’m ready for you. In other ways, not so much. But mostly, yes okay, let’s do this. Did you enjoy following along with A Tiny Bit of Quiet over the summer months? I hope so. I loved putting that series together and received lots of positive feedback. I’m already thinking about when … Continue reading What’s In Store
The daffodils are blooming. What if that’s all I wrote? What if the only words you read here today were The daffodils are blooming? Would that be enough? Because I think that might be all I need to say. The daffodils are blooming. I am a lover of winter, but I know many of you … Continue reading The Daffodils are Blooming
A very dear friend sent me gorgeous yarn and a pattern for the fingerless mitts you see above. Even in my eagerness to do the project, I stalled. It took me forever to merely begin (even though I wanted to do the project). It took me forever to finish the project (I kept starting and … Continue reading Wrapped In Process
On Wednesday, I shared this quote on Instagram… Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are. Let me learn from you, love you, bless you before you depart. Let me not pass you by in the quest of some rare and perfect tomorrow. ~Mary Jean Irion~ I thought a lot … Continue reading Oh, Normal Day…
There’s a lot on my heart these days. The news is hard to watch. The stories are hard to believe. I feel heavy. Last weekend, I listened to a conversation between Brene Brown and Krista Tippet at OnBeing. I hope you download/listen to the conversation or read the transcript; you can do both by clicking here. … Continue reading Let’s Move In Closer…and Love
On the first of each month, I send Monthly Notes to the people on my mailing list. Maintaining a newsletter is something I initially resisted, but it’s something I have grown to love. I look forward to writing a letter each month and sharing that more intimate conversation with my readers. While my Monthly Notes … Continue reading What You See Is What You Get
I love when my kids remind me of important things. Especially when it’s important as in this is how you might do life. I recently bought a supply of wite-out pens and I kind of love them. So handy. While I don’t mind crossing things out when they change and need re-scheduling, it irks me … Continue reading When a Mistake Becomes a Flower
I wrote in January’s Monthly Note* that I’m not one to make resolutions, nor am I one to choose a word for the year. While both can be wonderful practices, they’re presently not my cup of tea. I do, however, believe in the power of setting intentions. I’ve been sitting with this idea of … Continue reading Cultivating Intention and Making Things Happen
Last week I finally put the garden to bed. It was a crisp and windy day, sunny and a little bit glorious. The raspberry bushes scraped my hands; I didn't mind. It felt good to be outside. It felt good to be tackling a job I'd been avoiding. It felt good (truly) to be alive. … Continue reading On Feeling Alive
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