November 9, 2009 – 8:46 am
This weekend I spent quite a while thinking about rules.
My rules.
The thing that started me on this happened on Friday. I had straightened the house like I usually do, then after the kids had been home from school for what seemed like 15 seconds everything was a mess.
Then a friend called and wanted to stop [...]
November 2, 2009 – 5:08 am
Still here? Good. I’ve missed you.
I must admit that the past few weeks have been ones I wouldn’t want to re-do… but on the other hand, they’ve been something I needed to go through. And there are lessons learned:
Don’t lose track of your own stuff. Remember those itsy bitsy things that end up turning into [...]
October 1, 2009 – 9:47 am
On Monday, I sat down to my desk all ready to work. The kids were all neatly dropped off at school. My “to do” list was ready.
I turned on my computer and was greeted by scary blue-ness… the kind that makes you want to go back to bed. The kind that makes you think in [...]
September 21, 2009 – 10:34 am
We’re a big lengthy today. I’m in the middle of a big project — one that’s fun, but so enormous that I’m finding it a bit… um… scary.
You know, the kind of thing that my elephants just love.
One of the things I’ve realized is that there are several tendencies I have about beginnings. And then [...]
September 17, 2009 – 3:51 am
Just a quick update for you, before I start the lets-cram-all-the-kids-into-the-van-and-get-them-to-school ritual around here.
My friend Victoria Brouhard wrote the most beautiful piece about coming to terms with her fears, and it occurs to me that fans of Effie might enjoy this tremendously. Just read about Hedgehog Girl.
I think you’ll love it. Effie loved it, too.
Is [...]
September 2, 2009 – 8:08 am
My middle daughter is making the transition to kindergarten this year. She’s been having a bit of a rough time, having set her sights on staying home with mommy instead of going to school.
This brings up a question: I wonder what she thinks I do during the day? Our summertime schedule included lots of visits [...]
August 24, 2009 – 7:32 am
My oldest daughter will soon be the “new girl” in 5th grade, since we’ve switched schools over the summer.
Her experience brings up so much for me, and quite possibly for you, too.
Being the new girl (or boy) is awkward.
Nothing is familiar.
You have a history with no one — at least not in the exact same [...]
August 21, 2009 – 2:58 pm
OK, so I haven’t exactly written much this week.
Let me rephrase: I haven’t written anything this week.
And I’ve had so much fun — so much peace happiness and love has come into my life!
This week, with my “elephant-sized challenge” thing, I’ve connected with five super-fantastic people all of whom are doing things they love. They [...]
August 13, 2009 – 2:05 pm
Over the last weeks I’ve realized that I’ve been amazingly fortunate since starting my business. There have been so many people who have been mentors, advisors, or just “whisperers” giving me wonderful help and advice.
So, it’s time to give back. I’ve decided that in the next 45 days, between now and October 1, I’m going [...]
August 6, 2009 – 12:12 pm
In which the author’s mid-life crisis may be revealed…