It’s been a long time, my friends out there in the wild tech world! I am so sorry for taking such a hiatus. I am pleased to be back here, sharing the love of simplicity and function with you! There have been so many changes in my… Read More
All posts tagged “Living Simply”
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 Perseverance
Oh, man. After a night of hard cider mixed with champagne, a tacos-for-dinner date night with Sawyer, a good nights’ sleep, a few Saturday morning mimosas, and a slow in-service work day today, I am finally ready to face the beast that was my last… Read More
On Becoming a Teacher & A lesson in Minimalism
I am finding that – with Sawyer’s hectic school schedule this semester – I spend a lot of mornings alone, even on the weekends. Today was such a day. Sitting at the table alone with toast in one hand and a pen and pad of… 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
Deliberate Dishes : Holiday Cranberry Mimosas
Sawyer and I celebrated our Thanksgiving 2016 without family this year. Both of us had a slew of emotions about this, but we made the day incredibly special from dawn ’til dusk (and beyond, as dusk is around 4PM nowadays). As I proclaimed in my… 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