The Long Goodbye
“All of this is new to me,” my husband was telling my daughter. They were walking behind me on the trail. I watched the dirt and rocks as they passed … Continue reading The Long Goodbye
Category: Friendship
I’ve Nothing to Fear but Reality. And Maybe My Kids.
Last night, in an effort to stay up past bedtime without the aid of the internet, I began reading Joyfully Together: The Art of Building a Harmonious Community by Thich Nhat … Continue reading I’ve Nothing to Fear but Reality. And Maybe My Kids.
To Tweet or Not to Tweet
On Friday, I celebrated Earth Day by going screen-free for 24 hours. I did a Facebook Fast for the month of November and quite enjoyed it. The Earth Day screen … Continue reading To Tweet or Not to Tweet
Week 38 Review: I like you. Do you want to be my friend?
“If a man does not make new acquaintance as he advances through life, he will soon find himself alone. A man, Sir, should keep his friendship in constant repair.” — Samuel … Continue reading Week 38 Review: I like you. Do you want to be my friend?
The Irony of Ignoring my Child to Prep for a Screen Fast
It’s somewhat last-minute, but it’s 9:30 on Thursday night, and I’ve just tonight decided to do a screen fast for Earth Day tomorrow. Zoie on TouchstoneZ posted on her Facebook … Continue reading The Irony of Ignoring my Child to Prep for a Screen Fast
Vegan Cupcakes and Beef Hearts
My daughter likes animals. From the time she began choosing the themes for her birthday parties, she chose animals. When she turned 4, it was a bug-themed party. We did a … Continue reading Vegan Cupcakes and Beef Hearts
Week 37 Review: Is it Possible that Middle School Wasn’t All Bad?
This week ended much differently than it began. I had two very bad days this week. I was absolutely down in the dumps and was certain things couldn’t possibly get … Continue reading Week 37 Review: Is it Possible that Middle School Wasn’t All Bad?
If You Want the Past to Stay in the Past, Don’t Put it in Writing
My friend Jenny. I’ve known her since middle school, although I don’t think we’ve seen each other in person since I moved away at the end of eighth grade. Maybe … Continue reading If You Want the Past to Stay in the Past, Don’t Put it in Writing
Letting go of Punishment
Zoie posted on TouchstoneZ about how to respond compassionately to “Those Parents” (you know, the ones who state emphatically positions that are entirely opposite to your own parenting philosophy?). I’m … Continue reading Letting go of Punishment
Trial by Water
We arrived just as the bell was being rung at the beginning of the Hanamatsuri service. We bowed and entered the hondo, the baby on my hip, my daughter clinging … Continue reading Trial by Water
Week 36 Review: Connecting with Strangers and Selling my Husband’s Stuff
Usually when I sit down to write these weekly reviews, I start out thinking (and sometimes even writing), “I did pretty well this week following my resolutions,” or “I didn’t … Continue reading Week 36 Review: Connecting with Strangers and Selling my Husband’s Stuff
How I Long for That Egyptian River
Now that my feelings have shifted, I’ve figured out the word for my reaction to my husband’s layoff. It’s not “happy,” “relieved,” “excited,” “hopeful,” “positive,” or “optimistic.” The word for … Continue reading How I Long for That Egyptian River
Imperfect Happiness 