As we attempt this journey to return to pre-pandemic “normal,” it seems that the rhythms that once worked are no longer working for many of us. Have you felt it? This push to return to “normal,” only to find the things that have returned to what was, feel far from normal? Perhaps it is because,…
We live in a hidden gem, a small circle of houses tucked away, inside city limits, but unnoticed by most. Our little circle sometimes feels as if it lives in the past, with children and dogs playing outside until dusk calls them in. It’s the kind of neighborhood where we can walk next door and…
The other day my fifth grader made a statement along the lines of “oh, so you are just a janitor,” which lead to a heated discussion with his older brother. The discussion was around my responsibilities this year at preschool, which due to Covid, require a lot of cleaning. His brother took offense at his…
As I sit at the edge of the pool, my feet dangle in the coolish water; I find myself lost in people-watching. There is laughter around me; mostly, kids with the occasional adults jumping in with a splash. My kids call to me, “Come in Mom, once you get wet it feels amazing.” When it…
What would life look like if we lived fully present each day, right where we are? Holding plans loosely in our hands, knowing that roads twist and turn along the way and life is full of unexpected. None of us could have imagined 2020 the way it has unfolded. My bet is this year has…
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…
