This is a long overdue post. I must thank you all for your patience as I slowly acclimate to having less time at home to enjoy the space I love. Today is such a special day. Sadly, I am not home in Vermont to celebrate… Read More
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On Sustainable Lunches
Another weekend has come and (almost) gone. Parent reports, snail mail composition, cleaning the apartment, and grocery shopping were on a self-sustaining to-do list. To step away from the hustle and bustle of a busy weekend, however, I decided to take a walk. I have… Read More
On the Enneagram
After a month’s long hiatus, I am finally ready to renew my commitment to this blog. I apologize to all those who have supported me along this journey and have thus been disappointed in my commitment to writing here. I want to thank you for… Read More
A Simpler, More Purposeful Look at New Year’s Resolutions
Happy New Year’s Eve, everyone! Tonight is the night that we lift our heads and hearts to the heavens and both hope and resolve to do “better” in the coming year. Whatever the “better” might be for each one of us, however, brainstorming new year’s… Read More
On Building a Simple and Thoughtful Lifestyle, Beginning with Gratitude and Mindfulness
My mother and I had a telephone conversation this morning that I can only describe as warm. It left me feeling good. It made me miss home and her advice and the ability to meet for lunch in town during a busy workday or stop… Read More
On Ringing in the Holidays
Tomorrow will mark the first holiday that Sawyer and I will not be at home with our families for. While we are both a little sad to be away from our families, we’re excited to be spending this time together. Our first holiday meal together… Read More
On Admiring Craftsmanship
There are many things I miss dearly about Vermont. One of those things would be working in the local-artisans-only art gallery and craft center, Frog Hollow. Recently, I’ve been receiving text messages from my old coworkers at the gallery with photos of themselves with some… Read More
On October & Halloween Celebrations
October is one of my favorite months for many different reasons. The weather is starting to really cool down and the leaves are beginning to change to those vibrant oranges, yellows and reds that everyone loves to admire while both on the trees and on… Read More
A Confession
It has been 22 days since I last posted here. It’s not easy for me to fess up to things, especially digitally. Maybe it’s because I’ve always been the older sibling when things that needed confessions came up. It could be because I’ve been told… Read More
On Friends, as Allies
Moving to Philadelphia seems like a tired excuse, but I know it’s part of the reason behind my less-than-motivated blogging this past week. Now that I’m back at the keyboard again, it’s important to relay how I was able to refocus my energies into my… Read More
