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
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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
On Being Good Enough
I’m leery of motivational language. So often it’s slogany and I feel sold to. At the same time, I find myself drawn to the intensity and self-assuredness of motivational speaker-types. … Continue reading On Being Good Enough
Unpalatable Mealtimes: A Brainstorming Session with Myself
My least favorite times of the day are mealtimes. Mealtimes at my house involve me preparing food one-handed with a toddler propped on my hip trying to grab everything I’m … Continue reading Unpalatable Mealtimes: A Brainstorming Session with Myself
Huevos y Espinicas Rancheros
On my not-crazy diet, I’m supposed to eat a boatload of green veggies every day. I’m also supposed to eat lots of beans, and because I’m nursing I’m allowed to … Continue reading Huevos y Espinicas Rancheros
Book Review: The Lovely Bones
The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book was well timed in my life. It’s been on my list for almost three years, and … Continue reading Book Review: The Lovely Bones
The Joy of Surrender, the Pain of Holding On
Nikki from Live.Love.Yoga Blog posted the following quote: The sacrifice which causes sorrow to the doer of the sacrifice is no sacrifice. Real sacrifice lightens the mind of the doer … Continue reading The Joy of Surrender, the Pain of Holding On
How I Long for That Egyptian River
Now that my feelings have shifted, I’ve figured out the word for my reaction to my husband’s layoff. It’s not “happy,” “relieved,” “excited,” “hopeful,” “positive,” or “optimistic.” The word for … Continue reading How I Long for That Egyptian River
Choosing the Road Less Happy?
Gretchen Rubin, author of the original book about a Happiness Project (The Happiness Project), posted last month about the advice for happiness that she doesn’t follow (The Happiness Project: 7 … Continue reading Choosing the Road Less Happy?
(Light) Green Smoothie
I’ve been drinking green smoothies for a while, but I’ve always been a little afraid of the “greens” part. I usually end up putting more fruit in it than I … Continue reading (Light) Green Smoothie
Week 35 Review: Even My Second Thoughts are Having Second Thoughts
So, I’ve announced my intentions for Friendship Month. Many of my friends read my blog. Which means many of the people whom I would involve in this month’s focus already … Continue reading Week 35 Review: Even My Second Thoughts are Having Second Thoughts
Imperfect Happiness 