For Those Who Are Unkind To Themselves
If someone spoke to you the way you spoke to yourself, would you be that someone’s friend? Would you say the same words to your child, your spouse, your friends […]
Tag Archives: appreciation
On Pre-Birthday Panic and Gratitude
My birthday is less than a week away which means the pre-birthday identity crisis I panic my way through every year is in full swing. In the weeks leading up to […]
Yes, And…
I like my life like I like my weather–perfectly suited for whatever plans I have. And, because I am married to an easygoing person and we both work from home and we […]
Bring It, Don’t Sing It
I was watching an episode of Freaks and Geeks last night when I heard the phrase ‘Bring it, don’t sing it’* for the first time since probably my sophomore year of […]
It’s the Best
Years and years ago, I was complaining to a wise friend about the struggles I faced due to my upbringing and he looked at me and, in true wise-friend style, […]
The Greatest Gift
One of the best gifts I have ever given to someone else was the gift of my time. Since January 2013, I’ve spent one night a month cooking with my […]
30 Is the Sweetest Number (Thus Far)
This upcoming Monday will mark my 30th orbit around the sun, and to say I am excited to be turning 30 is an understatement. Anyone who knows me as more […]
Happy Eggs and Autumn Leaves
On Monday morning, I woke up with a serious case of the grumpies. The cranky feelings had started to creep in the night before, increased when my sleep was disrupted by […]
No Such Thing as a Self-Made Man
Last week, I spent my lunch break walking through some beautiful neighborhoods. Many of the gorgeous houses I passed had that midday hushed look with the windows darkened and the […]
Count Your Blessings
Growing up in church, I sang the same old hymns over and over and over again countless times. The songs are so ingrained in my mind that a random thought […]
Parrot & Ox 