The other day I stopped at our library to pick up a book on hold. What started as a simple errand ended with tears streaming down my face. You see, our library is located downtown, with a green lawn next door, public pool, and playground sitting right across the street. In non-pandemic life, this area…
In July, I wrote about what I was learning when it came to parenting, Reflections On Parenting Big Kids. Lately, I find myself once again reflecting on parenting. We’ve transitioned into virtual schooling, and I’ve gone back to work in person a few mornings a week; our education and life look a little different now…
Memories are made in the small moments as much as the significant events. Recently, on The Next Right thing podcast, Emily P Freeman began a journey with us of “discovering better decision-making habits by engaging our bodies, particularly our five senses.” As I’ve been resetting our home for the fall season, I have reflected on…
This transition from summer to fall, relaxed schedules to more structured back to school routine; it is a great time to pause and reflect on our practices and environments. Since we are still mostly at home for virtually everything these days, I have found myself reflecting on the environment I want to create for our…
The words Kindness and Grace keep popping up, over and over, in my reading and podcast listening. Most of us understand that we need to show kindness and grace to others, especially now in this pandemic life, in the turmoil of political and racial division. The context of kindness and grace that keeps showing up…
“Life is a chronic illness”, says author and podcaster Kate Bowler. On the one hand, we can hear that and think, “wow, that’s a depressing way to look at life.” On the other hand, as someone living with a chronic illness, I can relate to the intent behind Kate’s statement. We live in a world…
