Self-Awareness
Mama Wears a Mini-Skirt
October 9, 2011
I'm pretty sure the last time I wore a mini skirt was to a high school dance, in my more rebellious and well... teenaged years. I'm just not a mini skirt girl, ahem, woman. Till now. In the past month I've added a half dozen pairs of black leggings to ...
Mama Goes Minimalist (or Maybe Not)
September 15, 2011
When we moved, I did what all the minimalist/downsize your life gurus suggest to do with your clothes. Get rid of them. Not all of them of course. I tried to keep only those pieces of clothing that were either useful or beautiful - from that oft quoted William Morris ...
The Girl Learns to Program
September 9, 2011
It's not just the thing we're learning (that skill or those facts) but the how and why and the way we connect while doing it.
Season of Change
September 3, 2011
It might officially be September but we are still very much living in the moment, in this glorious season of summer. There are days hot enough for swimming at a friend's pool, or cooling off in a wilderness lake after a hot hike. There's blueberries and beaches, the market stalls ...
My Mother ~ My Friend
August 29, 2011
In the month of June we celebrated my mother's birthday. And yes, it took me this long to write about it! I don't remember the last time I was present to wish my mom a happy birthday in person so it was quite a gift for both of us to ...
And You Thought I Always Liked to Hike
August 17, 2011
Two years ago this summer I went through a personal transformation of sorts with regards to our weekly hiking routine. I have always loved being outdoors with my family but that summer, as our practice of one day a week became more serious, what had once been fun and enjoyable ...
Feeling Vibrant and "In Between"
July 20, 2011
Life is downright busy this summer. I haven't tried to be subtle about it or use the euphemistic phrase "the days are full". We all know that's code-speak for "life is busy" anyway. This empty glass is not symbolic of anything (like feeling empty). I just like the sand stuck ...
