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: Happiness Project
You Know You’re a Crunchy Mama When…
…the sound of the dehydrator (making flax crackers) and the blender (making a green smoothie) drown out the public radio program you were trying to hear. For more in this … Continue reading You Know You’re a Crunchy Mama When…
Weekly Photo Challenge: One
These are the photos I took in response to this week’s photo challenge by The Daily Post. I’m not a photographer, but I like taking photos, especially for this type of … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: One
Deviled Beet-Pickled Eggs: Devilish but Not in the Way I Intended
I made pickled eggs then deviled them. The photo on Go Lightly Gourmet was gorgeous, and not just because of the garnish. The eggs are a pinkish purple that contrasted beautifully … Continue reading Deviled Beet-Pickled Eggs: Devilish but Not in the Way I Intended
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?
Anxious? Blame Your Mom
A friend sent me a link to an article in Slate entitled, Anxiety gender gap: Are women really more anxious than men? – By Taylor Clark – Slate Magazine. In this … Continue reading Anxious? Blame Your Mom
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
Spring Has Sprung, the Grass is Riz…
…I wonder where the flowers is. I don’t know the author of that poem (and can’t find any solid answers online), but my maternal grandfather used to say it. He … Continue reading Spring Has Sprung, the Grass is Riz…
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
Sunshine, Lollipops, Rainbows
Every time I go to the Buddhist temple, Sensei talks about something that seems to speak to me where I am right at that moment. After so much pessimism and … Continue reading Sunshine, Lollipops, Rainbows
Imperfect Happiness 