Entries from May 2009

May 20, 2009

When in doubt…

breathe; drink water; close your eyes; look up; sit down; call a friend; find something green; drink tea; write a letter; eat chocolate; go for a walk; color; take a picture; try to forgive; look at art; pray; cut yourself some slack; watch an old movie; light a candle; stand still; feed your soul; wear [...]

May 17, 2009

One year ago today.

Since I can’t post any recent pics of the girls because my camera is broken (GRR!), I thought I’d go back to one year ago today. Which, as it turns out, according to my post from that day was A Perfect Day. I’m pleased to say that I do remember it being perfect. So perfect, [...]

May 16, 2009

I needs me my tax refund.

Yeah, so that last post was dreary, eh? I know. It’s all true, but perhaps I should balance it out with a report on what HAS been accomplished around here in terms of home and family… and to fill you in on some happy things that we are all definitely looking forward to this spring [...]

May 10, 2009

Heart’s not on my sleeve.

All day I’ve been waiting for that moment of sentimentality to hit me. It’s Mother’s Day. I am a mom. I’m supposed to be reflecting on how much better my life is, how much better I am, because of them, right? And I do feel and acknowledge those truths. I do. But today it has [...]

May 8, 2009

Intentionality

I shall, henceforth, stop putting of for another day the things I really want to do. Not someday… not hopefully. These are things I will jump at the opportunity to do.
sing one song fabulously in front of a crowd of people
wear a sari and look beautiful in it
pray with someone of a completely different faith
go [...]