Bookends: November 2014
ZOOM! That was my November. In my reading life, I jumped into the Classics Club SPIN #8 and drew Plato’s The Republic, and flirted with participating in Roof Beam Reader’s … Continue reading Bookends: November 2014
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Habit Experiment: November Recap, December Kickoff
November Recap My one goal for November was: 1) Meditate for ten minutes each day. The first two weeks of the month did not go well. Not only did I not meditate, I also … Continue reading Habit Experiment: November Recap, December Kickoff
Wordless: Traffic Jam
The National Zoo, Washington, DC, October 2014
Gratitude for Imperfection
On the train home from Boston the other night, I referred to my friend’s son by the wrong name. She was very nice about it when she corrected me. “Now that … Continue reading Gratitude for Imperfection
Wordless: From the Train
The Triborough Bridge and New York City, October 2014
Habit Experiment November Mid-Month Check-In
So, I think I broke my Habit Experiment. Since I kicked off Meditation Month, I have let slide basically all of my habits. I’ve not been exercising, I check the … Continue reading Habit Experiment November Mid-Month Check-In
Stroller Communication
1.5 miles from home: For those unfamiliar with the language of strollers, this is how a stroller says, “It’s time for your five-year-old to walk.”
Classics Spin #8 Lucky Spin Number
Today is the day! The Classics Club announced the lucky Spin number and it’s… 13 On my Spin list, that’s The Republic by Plato. I’m excited to have a Classical classic, but I … Continue reading Classics Spin #8 Lucky Spin Number
Grace
I heard grace murmuring in my belly, a vibrating roar building as the wall of muscle tightened and tightened against the cushion of fluid and baby within. I heard the roar in … Continue reading Grace
Classics Spin #8
After skipping Classic Spin #7, I’m ready to try again and give Classic Spin #8 a try! The Rules (from The Classics Club, The Classics Spin #8): Go to your … Continue reading Classics Spin #8
Imperfect Happiness 