Last night, I asked my son, Elliot, what his word for 2023 was going to be. (He gave me the look that said: Mom. I do not do these kinds of things.) And then, when I didn’t drop it, he thought about it and chose EXPAND. In 2023, he wants to expand his social circle,…
happy new year
Happy New Year!!!
Dear Writers, Let’s start this new year with three quotes from Thick Nhat Hanh: There is no way to happiness – happiness is the way. Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy. The most precious gift we can offer others is our…
2014 is here!
Happy New Year! I am a girl who LOVES her rituals, and that means…..it’s time for goals and resolutions!!! Last year, I did pretty well, so this year, I’m going to be a little more ambitious. Maintain balance. Some writing. Some fun. Some teaching. Some learning. Some salad. Some chocolate. Get that new idea on…
Goals and Resolutions
2012, like all years, was filled with ups and downs. Actually, for my family, HUGE ups and HUGE downs…moments where I asked big questions of fairness, fate, and justice….and moments where I celebrated personal accomplishments and joy in our family. In our world, we watched terrible tragedies. We talked politics A LOT. And then we…