I’m a super playful person…a goof…and am most often considered the whackiest among my friend group. And yet, I still struggle to recognize the importance of play when it comes to creativity, and even down time. For me, I have a really easy time getting playful when I’m in the company of others. But when … More Playing is Part of the Process
When I was very young, I would crawl into my mother’s lap wearing my onesie pajamas and beg for a glass of milk and for her to read to me. I had a series of favorite books, everything from The Poky Little Puppy; Clifford, the Big Red Dog; The Little Engine That Could; Corduroy; The Berenstain Bears; to Katy and … More How a curious little monkey changed the world
The other night after dinner, my four-year-old son, Mr D, wanted to set up a lemonade stand. It was on a weeknight after a full day for both my kids and for me and as I sat there listening to his request, I felt the solidness of the seat underneath me. I also had a … More Department of Low Energy
I carried unnecessary heartache, and I’ll admit, a few grudges for years. Once upon a time, as an ultra-ambitious young professional, I got caught in a snare. Thinking I was being groomed and trained as an apprentice and “next in line” for a plum position, I fell headlong into an attitude of servitude. Jumping at … More I’ve Let You Go
It seems like these days pass so quickly that we often finding ourselves reading, appreciating the gift of a post, and then moving on too quickly. To extend some of the great notes of the week, we have Well Said Saturdays – bringing a few quotes from recent posts forward. From Love, Nature, Family by … More Well Said Saturdays – September 23
When I think back to elementary school, the face of Mrs. Gertson comes to mind. Smart, warm, interested, she was absolutely wonderful, and made me feel safe enough to explore the subjects that came naturally and more importantly, the subjects that didn’t. I’m going to take a stab in the dark that most of us … More Episode 36: They Call Me Mom with Pete Springer
Fair warning- this is a rather meandering post today, more thoughts than an actual point, but it seems appropriate for the rainy day I see outside my window. Just some simple musing on our topic of curiosity so I hope you will add your thoughts in the comments. Curiosity is… Curiosity is a gift that … More Curiosity and Change Over the Lifespan
Image by Ono Kosuki by Pexels. My mom was running an errand. When I was a kid, I normally went to her for school permission slips and approvals, but I was already late and I didn’t want to forget another day, so I went to my dad’s workshop and asked if he would sign it. … More Curious about ultralight planes and other things
About ten years ago, I was distractedly watching the local Seattle ABC news while fixing dinner and they ran a story about an attempted bank robbery. The suspects had gotten away but the police had captured the getaway driver, a 52-year-old woman. I was in my early 40’s at the time and I remember thinking, … More When Will They Learn?
I don’t know what it is about late summer blooms, or the sharpness in the sky – the contrast of light and dark. It captivates my attention, especially this time of year when I know the phrase “burning daylight” is more applicable than ever. I’ve noticed this over the past three years. As much as … More Love, Nature, Family
The Heart of the Matter 