The Nature of Evil
I don’t believe in evil. In my worldview, there is a force (one could call it “God”) pulling us towards love, compassion, and connection. In each moment each of us … Continue reading The Nature of Evil
Author: Charity
If You Give a Toddler a Whiteboard…
Last week, my daughter and I were doing a math lesson about lines of symmetry. On the whiteboard I drew a rhombus, and in the rhombus my daughter drew two … Continue reading If You Give a Toddler a Whiteboard…
How to Blog Imperfectly: An Interview with Myself
“Mommy, don’t type!” demands CJ’s three-year-old son. “I’ll be done in a second, honey.” She tries to soothe him without looking away from the screen. “I just want to publish … Continue reading How to Blog Imperfectly: An Interview with Myself
Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflections
I was so excited when my kids and I were walking to the library yesterday morning. It had just stopped raining and the sun was shining through breaks in the … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflections
Sunday Check-in: Taking a Detour
“Hey!” I find myself saying to myself once or twice a day, “What are you planning to do with that ROW80 goal? You know, the one where you said you’d … Continue reading Sunday Check-in: Taking a Detour
Weekly Photo Challenge: Green
I knew it had been a while since I published a post for the Weekly Photo Challenge from The Daily Post, but it turns out I didn’t post at all … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Green
Bookends: November 2012
It occurred to me that since reading is such a big part of my life, it might be nice to post a summary at the beginning of each month of … Continue reading Bookends: November 2012
Tight Shoes and Personal Growth
I think I’ve corrected some erroneous assumptions I’d made about vulnerability: 1) Not all discomfort is a sign of vulnerability. 2) Discomfort itself is not necessarily a sign that I’m … Continue reading Tight Shoes and Personal Growth
Wednesday Check-in: Haunts
Something interesting has been happening since Sunday. A commenter left the suggestion on my “Cry Baby” post that I put some of my struggles with vulnerability and other issues onto … Continue reading Wednesday Check-in: Haunts
Sunday Check-in: Cry Baby
Fine. I admit it: I’m pretty much not following my ROW80 goals at all. I’m journaling every night and I’m working in 10-20 minutes of sitting meditation most (many? some?) mornings, … Continue reading Sunday Check-in: Cry Baby
A Lemon and a Star by E.C. Spykman
A Lemon and a Star by E.C. Spykman My rating: 4 of 5 stars If you know me or have read a handful of my book reviews or blog posts … Continue reading A Lemon and a Star by E.C. Spykman
Hide Your Toys…Santa’s on his Way
“I want to be Santa Claus for Christmas,” said my three-year-old this evening while I was at the stove frying up potatoes and cabbage. “Oh?” I said. “Yeah. He wears … Continue reading Hide Your Toys…Santa’s on his Way
Imperfect Happiness 