This summer I just got in my head that I wanted my kids to see my childhood world, swim in my parents’ pool and visit the places I went when I was growing up, so I organized a pilgrimage to North Florida after a three and a half year absence. When you live far away from where you grew up and the plane fares are astronomically expensive and your parents are mobile and able to come to you, it's easy not to go home. Plus, Florida in August? Not for the faint of heart. And being home is kind of like … [Read more...] about back from tally
authenticity
one month in
It's been one month since we've moved. The boxes are either unpacked or have been categorized as "deal with when kids go back to school" and stashed in the basement. And our little house is starting to come together if I do say so myself (look for video tours on the blog soon). And as the dust settles and the trauma from the actual move fades into a distant memory, I thought I'd do a little update on how we're actually doing. Or should I say, how I'm actually doing because Kevin is kicking … [Read more...] about one month in
out with the old, in with the new
In four weeks, I’ll be living in Philadelphia. Everything will be settled. Everything will be unsettled. Am I ready? Yes. No. Maybe. I’m ready to have my family back under one roof. I’m ready to be out of this holding pattern. I’m ready to get on with it. To arrange furniture and unpack my art supplies and organize drawers and find a place for everything. I’m ready to see Kevin off in the morning and know that he’ll be back in less than 12 hours. I’m ready for bare white walls. I’m … [Read more...] about out with the old, in with the new
the blah’s
Looking back at my recent posts, even I'm starting to get sick of my own “insights”. I’m a very reflective and insightful person, which is a nice way of saying that I am in my head and have way too much time on my hands. I am also a really good connector – I can take disparate things and bring them together into a narrative. This is a strength I have, but I certainly don’t want to overdo it. So to be clear, I am not living each day perfectly in sync with the universe, whipping up recipes … [Read more...] about the blah’s
three things from the mat
This week I'm back with an attempt at the three things series. I was a little thrown by my Philly trip but now ready to get back to our regular scheduled programming. I mentioned that May was going to be a quiet month for me. I’ve been using this downtime to be still (I have not taken on any major projects requiring lists!), and so I’ve been increasing the frequency and intensity of my yoga practice. I’ve practiced yoga on and off for the last 13 years in all kinds of studios – at my gym, the … [Read more...] about three things from the mat
come what may
One of the reasons that I wanted to move immediately is because I’m not very patient. And I’m not very good at being idle. I like to have a project. Something with lists where I can methodically check off the things that I accomplish. Preferably something that requires a color-coded spreadsheet. March was a blur of getting the house ready to go on the market. April was all about finding a new place to live and negotiating the sale of our house (just signed P&S on Saturday!). June will … [Read more...] about come what may
moment of silence
I inadvertently took a break from blogging last week. I had my posts planned and even though we were down in Philadelphia getting Kevin settled into his new job and getting to know the city, I was planning on writing from the road. But then with everything happening in Boston and it being our last week together as a family for awhile, I just felt like I needed to step away. And be quiet. There's a reason why we observe moments of silence during unsettling times. After Hurricane Katrina, I … [Read more...] about moment of silence
game changer – brené brown
One of the things that I want to do on this blog is share what's inspiring me, making me think and helping me get away from doing the same old shit. So here goes. I read a lot of books. I read a lot of self-help books. Books about how to be happy and find yourself and do what you love and tap into your true self and live with intention and be a better spouse and woman and mother. I don't think I have any more issues than anyone else (or that's what I like to tell myself). But I … [Read more...] about game changer – brené brown