The snow keeps falling, and the thermostat is set near 60. My husband would be proud, were he here to see it. We took him to the airport this morning … Continue reading Diary of a Modern Frontier Housewife, Day 1
Having my husband away is going to put all of my skills and good habits to the test. I have a genetic predisposition towards worry that leaves me rather agitated … Continue reading Everybody Stay Calm
This week has been filled with ups and downs. I gave in to manic energy baking popovers and shopping for charitable donations. I ran (for exercise) outdoors twice for the … Continue reading Week 20 Review: Love and Loss
Just last night, I sat on the sofa wondering what it is I’m passionate about. I don’t have cable, so while this isn’t an uncommon pastime for me, I usually … Continue reading Mining Meaning: Digging for Hidden Passion
The story of these popovers is the story of a journey. It began with a trip to the store to buy gifts for a family in need. I went to … Continue reading Gluten-free, Dairy-free Popovers
I’ve been all over the place lately. I’ve been almost frantic. I went shopping a total of three times to purchase gifts for charitable organizations. I spent three hours last … Continue reading Nervous Energy: The Case for Peace
Thank you to Tucker for this quote. Happiness is always a by-product. It is probably a matter of temperament, and for anything I know it may be glandular. But it … Continue reading Happiness: “see what treasures you can pluck from your own brand of unhappiness.”
I’ve mentioned before that I have a handful of globe-trotting friends. When I hear about these friends’ adventures and see the pictures they’ve brought back, I hear two competing voices … Continue reading A Round-the-World Trip Would be Wasted on Me
I solicited some feedback on my Imperfect Happiness Facebook page, and got some great responses from Victoria and Tucker about what constitutes fun. After listing their responses, I’m going to … Continue reading More Thoughts on Fun
I’ve decided I don’t do well without a focus, and that apparently “fun” isn’t focus enough for me. I like fun, I just think I do better getting to it … Continue reading Going Soft
We spent Thanksgiving with some homeschooling friends this year. We had a lovely time, but not having a carcass to stew up left me with the sense that something was … Continue reading Talkin’ Turkey (Soup with Brown Rice)
Gotta say, Fun Month so far hasn’t been incredibly fun. Not only is the air quality still poor enough to keep me feeling icky, but I’ve been rather over-involved in … Continue reading Week 18 Review: What I Have in my Pants is an Issue of National Security?
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