Category Archives: Holidays
Here Comes Another One
I admit it, New Year’s is not my favorite holiday. Football and resolution making just don’t hold my attention I guess. They pale in comparison to 4th of July fireworks, Thanksgiving dinner, and trimming the Christmas tree. By January 1, … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Holidays, Mindfulness
Tagged connections, friends, Holidays, New Year, Resolutions, traditions
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Guest Post: A Child’s Pain, A Mother’s Pain
Last Sunday, America celebrated Mother’s Day. It’s a holiday filled with sentimentality, cleverly wrapped in flowers, brunch, and Hallmark cards. But in recent years, we’ve become aware that Mother’s Day can be a painful day for many women: Those who … Continue reading
Posted in Body Image, Family, Holidays, Parents and children
Tagged Body Image, children, guest post, Holidays, pain, Parenting
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A New Year, A Clear Mind
I was reading an advice column the other day, and someone asked about the proper cutoff date for wishing someone a Happy New Year. The answer? Oh, about the time that most people have given up … Continue reading
Posted in Balance, Clarity, Decisions, Holidays, Mindfulness, Obsessions, Overwhelmed
Tagged clarity, clear mind, decisions, Holidays, mindfulness, New Year, Resolutions
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Now, About Those Resolutions
This post was originally written – but not posted – in January 2012. Now, a full year later, it is fun to look at last year’s musings on the topic of New Year’s Resolutions. And a little insightful, too. … Continue reading
Posted in Balance, Commitment, Decisions, Holidays, Obsessions
Tagged holiday, intentions, New Year, Resolutions, rituals
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Parade Day
The first Sunday in December is a big day in my home town. Main Street closes down by 10 in the morning; traffic is diverted a mile or so west, and everyone knew that there will be a few spots … Continue reading
Legacy
The kids were toddlers, and money was tight. The TV ad promised hours of holiday fun with the “Disney Christmas” LP; I must have seen the ad a dozen times before I dared to give it much thought. With shipping, … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Learning, Memoir, Obsessions, Parents and children, Uncategorized
Tagged children, Christmas, Holidays, learning, Memoir, Music, Parenting, traditions
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Turkey Mummy
Yesterday I went to three different grocery stores. Thanksgiving is next week, and my shopping list was ready to go. For everyday shopping, I almost always keep a skeletal grocery list on my cell phone, and browse just a few … Continue reading
Posted in Balance, Domesticity, Holidays, Memoir, Obsessions, Overwhelmed
Tagged cooking, flipping out, overwhelmed, Thanksgiving, turkey
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Making A List….Checking It Twice
‘Tis the season for making lists of all kinds. I’ve always been a “list” type of person and still find joy in crossing things off of my various lists as they are completed. Friends Jay (www.twowomenblogging.blogspot.com) and KJ Dell’Antonia (http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/02/should-kids-write-their-own-holiday-gift-lists/ … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Memoir, Obsessions, Parents and children, Uncategorized
Tagged Christmas, family, traditions
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The Quality of the Day 