Weekly Photo Challenge: Lines
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 … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Lines
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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
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
Come to me with the Successes
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
Transcendence on the Treadmill
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
Weekly Photo Challenge: Old
My entry for the Weekly Photo Challenge from The Daily Post. If you’d like to participate, subscribe to The Daily Post for daily blog post topics.
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
Imperfect Happiness 