“If a man does not make new acquaintance as he advances through life, he will soon find himself alone. A man, Sir, should keep his friendship in constant repair.” — Samuel … Continue reading Week 38 Review: I like you. Do you want to be my friend?
A friend sent me a link to an article in Slate entitled, Anxiety gender gap: Are women really more anxious than men? – By Taylor Clark – Slate Magazine. In this … Continue reading Anxious? Blame Your Mom
It’s somewhat last-minute, but it’s 9:30 on Thursday night, and I’ve just tonight decided to do a screen fast for Earth Day tomorrow. Zoie on TouchstoneZ posted on her Facebook … Continue reading The Irony of Ignoring my Child to Prep for a Screen Fast
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
…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…
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
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
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?
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
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
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.
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
Imperfect Happiness 