By the end of most nights, I am so tired that I can fall asleep pretty quickly. There's always that odd night now and then, when there's too much on my mind and it takes forever to fall asleep. Last night was one of those nights. Something was troubling me in the back of my … Continue reading A Sad Milestone
Happy New Year! The year ahead always feels like it's filled with so much promise and mystery and adventure! Don't you agree? Well, January is already halfway over, and so it's time to get this new year of my blog (my 6th year of blogging!) started! In case you missed it in one of my … Continue reading My Cultural Identity
My birthday was last week and it was fabulous! Happy birthday to me! With age comes wisdom (or so they say), and so I've been reflecting on my life and the various intellectual, emotional, and spiritual journeys I've taken throughout the years. I'm no wise sage, but there is definitely some valuable wisdom in this … Continue reading Birthday Wisdom
As I was playing with my kiddos yesterday morning, an idea started taking shape in my mind: my children are keeping me young, and at the same time, aging me. Playing around the backyard with them, pretending to be robots and butterflies and dinosaurs, chasing the dogs, soaking up the abundant California sunshine... It's as … Continue reading The Parent’s Paradox
To follow up on the post I wrote last week about resolutions and goals, I was recently reminded about how difficult it can be to get started. Nevertheless, it's good to start, even if it's small. Some people take advantage of the special pricing and offers that many gyms have right now and sign up. … Continue reading Small, Easy Changes
Happy New Year! We made it to 2018! These first few days of the new year are when many of us decide to start up a new set of resolutions. The whole year stretches in front of us and holds so much potential for getting things done and making changes in our life. Three hundred … Continue reading New Year, New Goals
Recently someone asked me what I wanted for Christmas, if I had a wish list. What more could I possibly wish for, want, or need? I have been blessed with two of the most wonderful children in the world! Emily is so kind-hearted and artistic and smart! She has such a positive attitude! Logan is … Continue reading Life’s Gifts