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Weakness Isn’t Failure

Check out my new accessory: crutches. Related: my world keeps shrinking. First it was shelter-in-place. All the places I could go before the pandemic whittled away to home plus walkability. And my ongoing joy before and during SIP has been walking around our beautiful small town. Time with my husband, with my dogs, with myself, … Continue reading Weakness Isn’t Failure

Juneteenth 2020

Several years ago my husband and I had the amazing opportunity to travel in Norway. My mother's family is Norwegian and I had been twice before, once as a small child when we visited my aunt's family and again as an adult accompanying my beloved grandmother, Mor-Mor (mother's mother), on her last trip to visit … Continue reading Juneteenth 2020

Pandemic Pause: Month 3

Tuesday marked three months since shelter-in-place (SIP) began in NorCal. We’re in Week 13. Other than exercise, out the door on my own two feet, I’ve left the house four times; three times I stayed in my car; I haven't interacted with more than a few people at a time. I recognize how incredibly fortunate … Continue reading Pandemic Pause: Month 3

Racism and Radical Compassion

How’s everyone doing? It’s been a rough few weeks. It’s been a rough few months. Aw, seriously, let’s just call it - what the heck with 2020? For all the jokes about this being a year of clear vision, we’ve never more clearly seen the mess we’re in. I suspect that the pandemic oddly prepared … Continue reading Racism and Radical Compassion

Reading: May 2020 pt2

I've been planning another reading post for weeks, but I couldn't anticipate how an upside-down world would spin off its axis yet again. In light of George Floyd's murder and the resulting protests, I've been pondering, praying, quiet, recognizing just how much I don't know and that, while my voice is important and silence isn't … Continue reading Reading: May 2020 pt2

My Five Things – Part 2

As I shared yesterday, I discovered a fun pandemic-related blog topic going around called "My Five Things." I started playing with the idea and got a little carried away, hence two posts. I'd love to read your five things, fun ways you are staying sane during these unusual days. If you're a blogger, tag me. … Continue reading My Five Things – Part 2

My Five Things – Part 1

The other day I discovered a post by Rebecca Goes Rendezvous called "My Five Things." Following the links, I realized that other bloggers had also posted their Five Things lists. I thought I'd try my hand. I'm breaking this post into two parts because I had so much fun with it that it got a … Continue reading My Five Things – Part 1

Meatless Monday: 5 Recipes on Repeat During Quarantine

One of the benefits of shelter-in-place for those of us who enjoy cooking has been more time to indulge. It has also forced creativity, since we can’t hit up the grocery store whenever, especially for that one odd ingredient. My gracious husband has done all our shopping (so grateful!), which means I’ve written careful lists … Continue reading Meatless Monday: 5 Recipes on Repeat During Quarantine

Nothing to Be Ashamed Of

When did you last feel guilty? What did you do, and what did you do with your guilt: confess it and make it right? Hide it and walk away? What are you ashamed of? It could be related to the same situation if your guilt went unresolved. But shame is sneaky. You likely feel ashamed … Continue reading Nothing to Be Ashamed Of

Reading: May 2020 pt1

I normally post reading reviews once a month but we no longer live in "normal." I've read more books in two weeks than in a typical month. Maybe I haven't read more pages, though, since I've read several YA books, including a graphic novel. I love a good YA and even more so now in … Continue reading Reading: May 2020 pt1