Running Lessons
I recently bought new running shoes. I knew mine were old because I had no memory of buying shoes after we moved from North Carolina, and we did that in … Continue reading Running Lessons
Tag: judgment
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
Classic Imperfect Happiness: Mining Meaning
Lately I’ve been thinking even more than usual about what it is I’m passionate about. I’ve been thinking about writing a blog post about this, but it turns out I … Continue reading Classic Imperfect Happiness: Mining Meaning
Still More Grocery Store Lessons: Who Deserves Compassion?
I’ve written about my realization that feeling a sense of scarcity and like the world owes me something is a choice and that I can choose to feel differently. I’ve … Continue reading Still More Grocery Store Lessons: Who Deserves Compassion?
Escalade Escapades
Luckily, my resolution around judgmental thinking was simply to be aware of judgmental thoughts. Because if it was to not have judgmental thoughts, I would have had a much bigger … Continue reading Escalade Escapades
Week 20 Review: Love and Loss
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
Mining Meaning: Digging for Hidden Passion
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
GF/CF Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies (and Week 16 Review)
NaNoWriMo Day 21 Word Count: 37,869 I know that many of you eat raw cookie dough even if there are eggs in it. But I’m certain I’m not the only … Continue reading GF/CF Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies (and Week 16 Review)
A Year with Frog and Toad
NaNoWriMo Day 19 word count: 33,208 We went to see A Year with Frog and Toad, put on by the University of Utah Youth Theater this morning. We were supposed … Continue reading A Year with Frog and Toad
I’m Guessing Victoria’s Secret Wasn’t Stretch Marks
NaNoWriMo Day 17 word count: 29,956 I have no idea what in my recent history caused me to be flagged as a person who should be receiving Victoria’s Secret, but … Continue reading I’m Guessing Victoria’s Secret Wasn’t Stretch Marks
Week 15 Review and Some Thoughts About Religion
NaNoWriMo Word Count: 24,809 I’m now two weeks into National Novel Writing Month and less than 200 words from the halfway point. I find that I have a fair amount … Continue reading Week 15 Review and Some Thoughts About Religion
2,300 Words and a Trip to the Emergency Room
My mom bought me a MacBook, about which I’m very excited as it will make it easier for me to sneak away and write during NaNoWriMo. It’s supposed to arrive … Continue reading 2,300 Words and a Trip to the Emergency Room
Imperfect Happiness 