Tag: rest
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Serenity Is Where You Find It
Wandering can be purposeful. When I was younger, I’d wander off on my own, for I had a sense that adventure awaited me just past the purview of my folks. That was never acceptable. sWhen my children were younger, their wandering caused me great concern–especially in stores where my mind immediately went to worst-case scenarios;…
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REST–Who Me?
It’s been a challenging year and a half. Social distancing, zoom meetings, masking, and more have made life a new adventure. There’s comfort in what we know; transition is not something many of us do well. Change is tiring. I’m someone who is comfortable with people, doing rather than sitting, and getting the things done…
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The Rubies And Rocks Of Emotions
I’ve always been that person who lives out of the emphatic expression of my emotions. Growing up, Mom would tell me I wore my feelings on my sleeves. When I was little, I’d look for them there and was confused by their nonexistence. I’ve been referred to as a drama queen, an actress with too…
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Pause Before You Hurry On
Cal is almost three and has become a mina bird of repetition. We all need to be cautious of what we say around him because he will repeat it–often with the correct context. We gathered on our porch a few nights ago, sitting around the fire pit because it was brutally cold–the high 60s. His…
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The Best Of Rest
The days run into one another like watercolors blending along edges. Smudged and undefined. Maneuvering through blurred lines of life and a house with ten people and two dogs can undermine the strongest of adults. For a two-year-old, it can be daunting. Cal is a genuinely happy and chatty little guy. He tolerates the two…
Tip of My Iceberg 