Fav. Foto Friday
Friday, May 30th, 2008The girls and I had a great time in DC last weekend,visiting my cousin and his family.
Archive for May, 2008
Rhetorical Question – Memorial Day Edition
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008What lengths would YOU go toto retrieve a 35¢ balsa airplane off your sister’s roof? And how LONG would you spend contemplating it?
Inspiration for the Week
Monday, May 26th, 2008“Well, I listen to the wind come howl,telling me I have to hurryI listen to the robin’s song saying not to worry So on and on I go, the seconds tick the time outThere’s so much left to know,and I’m on the road to find out.” Cat Stevens (a.k.a. Yusuf Islam)
Fav. Foto Friday
Friday, May 23rd, 2008When your 4 year old comes to you and says, “Mama, I want to make a dress for myself out of paper,” here’s what you do:(1) suppress your desire to respond, “Honey, I don’t think paper is going to be able to make a dress. Is there something else you’d like to make?” [and trust […]
Happy Anniversary to Us!
Tuesday, May 20th, 2008Inspiration for the Week
Monday, May 19th, 2008(Congratulations David!) “One must have a large dose of humanity, a large dose of a sense of justice and truth in order to avoid dogmatic extremes, cold scholasticism, or an isolation from the masses. We must strive every day so that this love of living humanity is transformed into actual deeds, into acts that serve […]
Fav. Foto Friday
Friday, May 16th, 2008This is the first page of a scrapbook I began recently. I took part in a workshop that guided me through a reflection on my beliefs about life. It was a wonderful experience – I pondered things I’d long ago taken for granted. So know I have a guidebook, should anyone ever want to take […]
"Getting to Knoooow You.." (you MUST sing it)
Thursday, May 15th, 2008So I stole this great “meme” idea from foolery – here goes… What is your name? Favorite foods: Relationship status: Celebrity crushes: [oh wait… I was supposed to stop at three, wasn’t I? 🙂 ] Favorite TV shows: Musical performers you like: What you had for breakfast: Something you are wearing: Favorite colors: Favorite electronic […]
Kitchen Math
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008In a large pan, sauté 1 chopped onion in some oil, add 4 chicken thighs (or 3 breasts) cut into chunks, and throw in some salt and pepper for fun.When chicken is just shy of cooked through, add the sauce – our favorite:but they have a variety, and we also like Korma and Rogan Josh. […]
Women’s Prayers for Peace
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008Given the proximity of Mother’s Day to Memorial Day, I’ve been reflecting lately [see quotes below] on what one mom (this mom) might be able to actually DO to further the cause of peace. I’ve decided that, for now, I’ll encourage the women I know to join me in an exercise of positive intentions. I […]