I ended my last blog of 2012 with the link to Ann Curry’s 26 Acts of Kindness Challenge. During the 8 hour car ride that kicked off our Christmas road trip, I introduced the idea to the girls. Well, Emma, anyway. Phoebe was too busy licking the dog while singing Frosty the Snowman over and [...]
I didn’t know what to do about posting a blog this week. My head feels like a box of mismatched jigsaw pieces…..all from different puzzles. One voice said, “Just shut up, no one needs to hear from you, show some respect, stay silent.” The voice had some valid points. But then there was this smaller, [...]
I spent last weekend in Nashville for a Yoga Life Coaching workshop, a necessary criteria for my 500 hr. teaching certification. I felt a bit sheepish attending, considering I used to make fun of what seemed like a made-up profession. When I first heard the term “life coach”, I pictured a super positive cheerleader with [...]
To recap, last week I announced my self-elected challenge of tackling something scary in the spirit of living life boldly and courageously. A chance to look fear in the face, to test my limits, to venture into the dark cave of the unknown and emerge heroically on the other side….my date with destiny….my date with pizza. [...]
While waiting in the pediatrician’s office for Malcolm’s “well child” appointment yesterday, I read that Annie Lamott has a new book coming out. This did not stir the reaction you’re probably expecting. Can I be honest here? I don’t like Annie Lamott. I am apparently the only person in the entire nation who does not adore this [...]
