It’s become a bit of a family tradition for us to watch “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire,” the first Simpsons Christmas special and the first full-length episode to air … Continue reading Week 21 Review: The Satisfaction of Pop-Culture Exegesis, or The Unexamined Simpsons Episode is Not Worth Watching
It is early. The morning sun has not yet revealed the outline of the mountains in the eastern sky. My children dream, warm in their beds, while I sip my … Continue reading Diary of a Modern Frontier Housewife, Day 3
The weather outside, all rainy and gray, matches my mood. I fear I’ve not spoken as gently to the children as I would prefer. I raised my voice to … Continue reading Diary of a Modern Frontier Housewife, Day 2
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
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
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
I have a lot of mixed feelings about Utah, but on the balance, I like living here. At least during the summer. During the winter, the balance tips way over … Continue reading Why I Don’t Mind Getting a Freezer for Christmas
I’m a homebody. I admit it. But that doesn’t mean I always accept it. I started hanging out with a new homeschooling friend a couple of months ago. At one … Continue reading Fun at Home
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