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?
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
My husband had a phone interview with a company in Michigan this morning. It started at 8am. By 8:15, I heard him stepping down the stairs—two quick steps and a … Continue reading Come to me with the Successes
In the interest of reducing stress (or at least making myself so tired that if I’m in a bad mood I lack the energy to yell at anyone), I’ve begun … Continue reading Transcendence on the Treadmill
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
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
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
I’m leery of motivational language. So often it’s slogany and I feel sold to. At the same time, I find myself drawn to the intensity and self-assuredness of motivational speaker-types. … Continue reading On Being Good Enough
My least favorite times of the day are mealtimes. Mealtimes at my house involve me preparing food one-handed with a toddler propped on my hip trying to grab everything I’m … Continue reading Unpalatable Mealtimes: A Brainstorming Session with Myself
On my not-crazy diet, I’m supposed to eat a boatload of green veggies every day. I’m also supposed to eat lots of beans, and because I’m nursing I’m allowed to … Continue reading Huevos y Espinicas Rancheros
The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book was well timed in my life. It’s been on my list for almost three years, and … Continue reading Book Review: The Lovely Bones
Nikki from Live.Love.Yoga Blog posted the following quote: The sacrifice which causes sorrow to the doer of the sacrifice is no sacrifice. Real sacrifice lightens the mind of the doer … Continue reading The Joy of Surrender, the Pain of Holding On
Imperfect Happiness 