My eleven-year-old neighbor was over to my house playing with the kids on one of those cold, snowy days last week. I was preparing to make popcorn as he stood by and watched. He told me that he always eats microwave popcorn. I smiled as I told him that I chose not to own a microwave and I like to make popcorn the [...]
Archive for March, 2008
Popcorn
Posted in Family & Friends on March 11, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The Beach
Posted in Family & Friends on March 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
We went to the beach today. The sky was overcast with gloom but looked as if the sun was straining to appear through the weakened space of gray. Elizabeth pointed to subtle strips of color in the sky above the water…pink, purple, blue. She thought it was a rainbow. The beach was under a yellow [...]
Play
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I took my children to the park today, but instead of sitting on the bench watching everyone interact, I decided to participate. I yelled, “Follow the leader!” and observed my children scramble into a line. I took the end position, determined to keep up and not be left behind in their dust. When my turn [...]
Choice
Posted in Identity, Uncategorized on March 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Life is difficult. I find that I can conform to expectations placed on me, or I can resist and forge my own path. Either way, it is my choice. Being one’s own person takes courage and strength but the outcome can open doors of unexpected opportunities in career, family and life. We are always learning. We are always changing. When learning and changing [...]
Respect
Posted in tolerance on March 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
One of the best moments spent talking with friends are the thoughts that deep conversation provoke. Respect is a lost art, or it has never been an art that has been considered relevant. This action is valued in my household as I believe while we respect one another, all else will fall into place: love, [...]
