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Undernourished and Overfed

I shared in my previous post that I’ve been on a bit of a journey with my health, and I wanted to explain what I’m doing, why, and how it’s been going. It may help you, it may not. Take what you like, and leave the rest. A friend recommended I read the book, Integrative…

It’s a Process

Life has been a little bit topsy turvy lately. I’m not sure if you’ve noticed. I’m fine. Nick is fine. My pets are all fine. I just mean the world in general seems to be spiraling a bit out of control. And being someone who struggles with both depression and anxiety, one of my least…

Sometimes You Get What You Need

I’ve been spending a lot of time lately going through boxes and boxes AND BOXES of “sentimental items,” Those are the very last category of the Kon Mari method, for those who have read or watched Tidying Up. Marie says you should save this cateogry for last, because it’s the most difficult category to let…

The Cone of Fame

So we’ve been going through a thing here for a week or two, and I was tempted at times to post one of those Facebook posts asking for “thoughts and prayers” for Daisy, but I never did. I think I wasn’t willing to open myself up to the possibility that this might not end well,…

I’m so sorry for your loss.

Today is my mom’s birthday. It’s been almost five years she’s been gone from this earth. I often think of her, and I feel her with me sometimes when I go into the library or a yoga class or a coffee shop. Sometimes I’ll consciously ask her if she’d like to go with me into…

Teaching a Middle-Aged Woman a New Trick

My career in early childhood education continues to enrich my life in so many ways, and I’m so grateful that I have the opportunity to do work that I love that also makes a difference in the world. As I learn more and more about best practices and how we can help today’s children grow…

Plain as the Nose on Her Face

I had quite an epiphany this weekend, all brought about by a pet gate.  (Sometimes it doesn’t take much.)  I’m going to tell the story, and you can feel free to let me know at what point you get it.  I can assure you, it will be about three years and 364 days before I…

How HighScope and This is Us Changed My Relationship with My Father

Part of the reason I love what I do for a living is that it gives me opportunities to continue learning.  If one is going to train other people, one must be trained.  As I learn more and more about quality early childhood experiences, I reflect and learn more about how my childhood made me…

Well This is Wild

Remember how I’m walking 1100 miles on my Peaceful Joyful & Free Trail?  Yeah, I’m still doing that.  I didn’t reach my original goal of finishing by my 45th birthday.  In fact, I’m nearing my 47th, and I hit 695 miles today. I follow Cheryl Strayed on Instagram, and today she posted this.  Apparently on…

Why I Left Work in Tears Today

That’s a clickbait-y title, but I really did.  For a good reason.  This morning my boss and I had to give a presentation to the board of the organization that funds us.  We were both a bit nervous, but we were so full of success stories and excitement over what we’ve been able to accomplish…