Second Chances
Today’s post is an essay I wrote during a recent writing workshop. The prompt was “In 500 words write about a time that you were given a second chance.” It was an interesting exercise, and elicited some forgotten memories. Life is what happens...
Humbug Rabbit: Springtime Traditions at Grandma’s, Part 3
I love spring, and the spiritual renewal it brings. I love the flowers blooming all around me: crocuses, daffodils and freesias popping out of the ground; magnolia, apple and cherry blossoms in the trees. I also love our family holiday traditions, especially the ones...
Playing Chinese Checkers with a Five Year Old
Observe How Children Think Sometimes grandparents ask me, “How can I tell what my grandchildren know, or are ready to learn? How do I know what games to buy them, or which toys?” The only answer I can give is spend as much time as you can with your...
Paying Attention: A Lesson in Mindfulness
Be in the Moment My five year old granddaughter spent last weekend with me. I had been looking forward to the time together as a special treat, but I had no idea that I was about to receive a lesson in mindfulness. Bean and I are generally together for four hours at...
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