Doing the Dishes: A Life Lesson
I actually washed some dishes tonight. Like, two pots. It was pretty amazing. I’m one of those people who stuffs as many dishes in the dishwasher as possible, and if there are any dishes left, they sit in the sink until the next time the dishwasher is run. Call me lazy, call me spoiled, call [...]
Baby Fever
So, I’ve had baby fever for, oh, at least a year now. I have two children who will turn 6 and 4 this spring, and no hope of a third child in sight. That is by choice. To be honest, we really can’t afford daycare for a baby right now. And I can’t afford to [...]
Among the Seraphim
One of the priests at my church, Father Seraphim, passed away on Monday. He was only 68 years old, and although he’d had some health issues in recent months, it was a shock to hear the news. My last memory of Father Seraphim will always be sealed in my mind: last Sunday, as he was [...]
Hello. I’m Calling From My New iPhone.
Yes, I finally got a smart phone. Steven and I are Apple people, so we got iPhones (also, the 3G iPhones were on sale). While I am falling in love with my new toy, my love/hate relationship with technology keeps playing tug-of-war with my mind. While I love the instant gratification of a smart phone, [...]
The Impermanence and Intuition of Children
Children are often much more in tune with the soul than we give them credit for. They approach life with the benefit of a simple world view untainted by stress, pain, and heavy responsibility. Though they are selfish at times, there are moments in which they blow you away with their wisdom, generosity, and ability [...]
Mojo in a Marriage (aka Dressing Like Granny in the Bedroom)
Steven and I have been together for 11 years now, married for 10. We’ve got a pretty good marriage, I’d say, but we are pretty comfortable with each other at this point. My typical bedtime garb is pajama pants and a baggy (and usually ugly) T-shirt. Except when it’s winter and he insists on keeping [...]
Top Ten Reasons for Not Eating Supper
10. I’m sick. 9. (Coughing) 8. I don’t like this food. 7. I’m cold. 6. I just want to lie down. 5. I need to go get something. 4. My tummy’s full. 3. I need to go potty. 2. I’m tired. 1. I don’t want dessert! So, in Arizona a bunch of people get shot [...]
The Year of the Ordinary
(First of all, I want to thank all of my readers and supporters this year. I appreciate you all. Those of you who have just found me from Freshly Pressed, thanks for reading and you made my day!) I’ve spent the last day of the year being domestic. Grocery shopping. Doing laundry. Baking. Loading the [...]
