I’m grateful for: Tony the Pig making people smile while we hike An “extra” hour of rest Clean floors and bedding Sunshine and colorful falling leaves Tony the Pig snuggles Taking chances
Category Archives: Everyday Life
Family & Wordsmiths
On the fourth day of November, I am grateful for an early morning walk in the cold catching up with an old friend, and sweating amongst the heat of irons and steam with family while working wrinkles out of tablecloths. I am also incredibly grateful for wordsmiths and songwriters who string words and musical notesContinue reading “Family & Wordsmiths”
Firsts and Seconds
About a week ago, I had a hankering for popcorn. Popcorn is not usually a snack of choice for me, but on this day, I really wanted some. We didn’t have any in the house. We also don’t have a microwave, so for a moment or two, I wondered how I’d even be able toContinue reading “Firsts and Seconds”
Contemplating Marriage
In July 2010, somewhere around the fourth of July, Matt & I made our “in a relationship” status official. In a few weeks, we’ll celebrate our nine-year wedding anniversary. Thirteen years together is a fairly long marriage these days, and I’m proud of our marriage. To say every day is easy would be a lie.Continue reading “Contemplating Marriage”
Persistent Love & a Pig
The experts say to write a little every day. They say it doesn’t need to be polished or perfect – just honest and authentic. So, here we are today trying to recover a broken habit. Not polished. Not perfect. Just writing what flows through the fingers and across the keyboard. My home is quiet. NoContinue reading “Persistent Love & a Pig”
Tailbone
Life has a way of making us feel grounded one second and completely heedless the next. I suppose it’s one of God’s many ways of reminding us about humility.
Gift of Joy
Give the world your love, your service, your healing, but you can also give it your joy. This, too, is a great gift. Archbishop Desmond Tutu – The Book of Joy Today, I give you my joy. The joy of hiking in the woods removed from the daily hustle and bustle of the city. TheContinue reading “Gift of Joy”
Labyrinth
I’m in a power struggle with the world right now, and the world is winning. Each day, I lose more and more control. For instance, I’m jumping into an entirely new career and chapter in life. I’m applying to jobs outside of my comfort zone, for roles that are very new to me – whereContinue reading “Labyrinth”
Grit Over Grind
Recently, I learned the difference between grit and grind. Brene Brown described the difference something like this: Grit is doing the right kind of hard – pushing through for what’s on the inside of you. Grind is doing the hard stuff for others and the external rewards. I’m a big self-reflection kind of gal. AlwaysContinue reading “Grit Over Grind”
Leap
Recently, I decided to take a huge leap of faith. It has been one of the scariest leaps I’ve ever decided to take. It has caused grief because change always does. And, I feel free. I deserve to fly, and in order to fly, I must leap.
Cardinal Confidence: A Passion Project 