Just thinking this morning about some of the lies we tell ourselves…randomness. No, I don’t want any popcorn. Just buy a small for yourself. I can do one more thing and still get out the door on time. Just one more episode of Chopped, then I’ll turn off the tv. There’s no such thing as […]
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More Thinking About the Pursuit of Simplicity
Life isn’t about having it all. You take what you got, enjoy it & push to see where you can take it. – Andre Kajilich, paratriathlete I’d never heard of Andre Kajilich until reading an interview in Runner’s World, detailing his pursuit of sport after surviving a horrific train accident. You can read that interview for […]
What We’re Working For
I found myself with a lot of time by myself as The Boy and I were driving back from Houston with our new-to-us antique piano. He, after all, was driving the UHaul truck and I was following behind in our car. At his suggestion, I listened to podcasts of “the shows (I) like to listen […]
Life Is Meant to Be Enjoyed
In the midst of the busy busy, it’s good to stop and remember that life is meant to be enjoyed. Even work is meant to be enjoyed. That’s why The Boy and I thoroughly enjoyed climbing into an old pick-up and driving around his family’s farm this weekend. In case you didn’t know…there’s nothing like […]
Filled to the Tip Top and Flowing Over
…that was my schedule last week. It’s amazing I’m still standing, let alone not laying down with a cold compress over my eyes, having a case of the vapors. {Having the vapors just sounds so lady-like. I love that phrase. Moving on.} Here’s what a too-full schedule looks like. Feel free to share your personal […]
Continuing to Purge
At some point while I was purging the pantry and closets and file cabinets, I realized that purging is a pretty big element of what I’m doing in life right now. I’m taking time to look at the bits and pieces. I’m clearing out the clutter. Overscheduled? I’m saying no. Overcommitted? I’m delegating and transitioning […]
Scenes from a Weekend
Ben under a blanket: Bread baking (persimmon, zucchini-dark chocolate and pumpkin): Chili simmering all day in the crockpot (freshly outfitted with a new liner!): He needs a lap (continuously): Homemade apple pie jelly: Malt-o-meal for breakfast: She needs her mama (continuously): Restocking the freezer with mini-pies: Sleet!!!
What to Do When It Rains
By rain, I mean both literal and metaphorical rain. It’s been raining stress, deadlines and uncertainty. It’s also been alternately drizzling and pouring for the last several days. Whenever these situations arise, there are lots of things you can do: Administer LOTS of hugs – to Boys and kitties Cancel hiking trips Remain in your […]
Once, Maybe…But
I’ve just realized that I have a problem. A big problem. I’ve become Duct Tape Bob…a fix-it-no-matter-how-bad-it-looks type of person. Evidence? I ran out of gift tags, so 15 presents under our tree are marked with post-it notes. A door knob broke and we’ve not had time to buy a new one. The hole is […]