How deep is your bench?
How deep is your bench? I am the only woman in a house of men. Don’t get me wrong, I’m in my element with a full house, many mouths to feed, and many hours to fill with what will be memories by this time next year. That said I find myself needing some feminine interaction […]
Just notice #earthDay2020
Just Notice #earthday On my vision quest this summer I spent 4 days alone in the Inyo National Forrest. Just me, my journal, a sleeping bag and 4 gallons of water. When you get really quiet outside and your mind stops spinning with all that you need to do, you start to notice things. Things […]
W.A.I.T Why am I talking
W.A.I.T. Why am I talking? When I see suffering, I respond. As I read the news, I respond. As I listen to predictions on when and if the world will open up again, I respond. As I hear opinions about the danger of either the virus or the slowing of the economy, I respond. My […]
Collecting memories
Each day is spent collecting memories. Like tiny pieces of a book torn out to create a college, we make decisions about what experiences we carry with us. Right now I’ve noticed it’s especially easy for me to collect the heavy things. And that leaves me feeling weighed down. When I feel heavy, I know […]
Skill of the day
Skill of the day. #stayhome family bonding idea # 1 In light of the fact that sheltering in could last another month or more, I thought I would share some ideas for how our crew is using our time. One of our boys in residence introduced us to the idea “skill of the day”. Every […]
Dance, dance baby!
“There are short-cuts to happiness, and dancing is one of them.” Vicki Baum.#stayhome family bonding idea # 2 Dance Dance Baby! There are 7 adults sheltering in under our roof, but only one of us would have been willing to boogie on the dance floor with confidence. As we are looking for ways to hang […]
Family Painting
Family Painting#Stayhome family bonding idea #3 “All you need to paint is a few tools, a little instruction, and a vision in your mind”#BobRossWhen you pull up to our home and see our driveway, you know artists live here. We converted the garage into an art studio and thus the driveway was where canvases were […]
Family Workouts
Family workouts#Stayhome family bonding idea #4 One of the biggest adjustments we have had to make during Covid was the closure of our gym. As my body is moving and my mind is free, the gym is where I get some of my best ideas. This is so consistent, I usually have a notebook or […]
“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.”
#stayhome family bonding idea #5 #celebrate I love celebrating: birthdays, graduations, holidays. anniversaries. For me those occasions are an opportunity to create a tradition that will become a recurring memory for our family. In our home, annual traditions are always captured on film, and mark time for us as we look back over the years. […]
Just do today
Just Do Today has been a principle I’ve tried to live by for several years now. By staying in the now- not thinking the about the past or worrying about the future, I find I am the most present and available for whatever my work is TODAY. Living in the coronavirus world has really helped […]