NaNoWriMo Day 22 word count: 40,141 This morning, during our daily “Good Morning” phone call (my husband goes to work before the kids and I wake up), my husband expressed concern … Continue reading We’ve Nothing to Fear but an Overactive Amygdala
Word Count: 26,705 The first verse of a hymn from Worship and Rejoice, the hymnal at the First Congregational Church in Salt Lake City, Utah: “Come and find the quiet … Continue reading NaNoWriMo Day 15: The Quiet Center
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
What a trip this month has been! I’ve not gotten through the whole house yet, but much of it has been decluttered, or at least organized so that the clutter … Continue reading Week 13/October Review
I got to attend the Monday night step class at my gym tonight, which I’ve only done once before, even though I loved it that one time I went. I’ve … Continue reading Joyfully Moving
This week, my mom has been visiting from Ohio. As usual, we’ve been busy doing projects non-stop. My mom leaves tomorrow afternoon. The week has just flown by, also as … Continue reading Week 11 Review: Reflecting on my Mom’s Visit
There was a poem on my bedroom wall when I was a child. It was something like, Happiness is like a butterfly; The more you chase it, the more it … Continue reading Happiness is Like a Butterfly
I am so glad that I started this project with mindfulness. Making a practice of bringing awareness to the moments that make up my day is a great foundation for … Continue reading August: Thoughts About “Mindfulness Month”
This is going to be a quick review; I’ve got a fevered baby who’s sleeping right now, but I know I could be called to duty at any moment. Two … Continue reading Week 4 Review
Imperfect Happiness 