May I Be Filled With Loving Kindness
When all the people of the world love, Then the strong will not overpower the weak. The many will not oppress the few. The wealthy will not mock the poor. … Continue reading May I Be Filled With Loving Kindness
Author: Charity
Type A Parenting: Not as Fun as it Sounds
“Why does one great day always have to be followed by one crappy day?” I posted on my Facebook Page this afternoon. Almost as soon as I posted it, I … Continue reading Type A Parenting: Not as Fun as it Sounds
Honey or Vinegar: Putting an Old Adage to the Test
While you might catch more flies with honey, it turns out you actually catch more fruit flies with vinegar. Most specifically, this is about two ounces of apple cider … Continue reading Honey or Vinegar: Putting an Old Adage to the Test
My Two-Year Plan
That’s it. I’m tired of embracing imperfection. From now on, I’m going to implement a plan designed to make me perfect. I will have perfect nutrition and a perfect exercise … Continue reading My Two-Year Plan
The Apple-Crisp-and-Beach-Trip Anniversary (#12, of course)
Today is our 12th wedding anniversary. I’ll wait for the applause to die down before continuing. Yesterday we drove out to Gloucester to celebrate our 12th wedding anniversary by spending … Continue reading The Apple-Crisp-and-Beach-Trip Anniversary (#12, of course)
Unconditional Acceptance: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford My rating: 3 of 5 stars What can I say about this book? I can say that I think … Continue reading Unconditional Acceptance: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
Potions Class
A couple of weeks ago, I made some homemade personal care items. Jury’s still out on how well they work for me. The cleanser/lotion is wonderful as a lotion but … Continue reading Potions Class
A Vow to Write Poorly
Having read The Help recently and about one-third so far of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, I’ve been thinking about books on the bestsellers list. Specifically, I’ve been … Continue reading A Vow to Write Poorly
An Open Letter to My Cats
Dear Maurice and Owen, I trust this letter finds you well. I know that the recent move has been a bit of an adjustment, but you seem to be growing … Continue reading An Open Letter to My Cats
Happiness is…
…my toddler declaring, “Do yoga!” then proceeding to do a modified sun salutation including forward bend, down dog, up dog, and warrior 2. Now to teach him the Sanskrit names … Continue reading Happiness is…
Weekly Photo Challenge: Sunset
This is my photographic response to this week’s photo challenge by The Daily Post. I like taking photos, especially for this type of challenge. I find it leads me to see … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Sunset
Bye, Bye Miss American Pie: Failing at Forgiveness
One of the great things about attending service at a Unitarian Universalist fellowship is how the services draw on so many religious traditions. Today was the Days of Awe service celebrating … Continue reading Bye, Bye Miss American Pie: Failing at Forgiveness
Imperfect Happiness 