Yesterday, I drove by an eye care place that my partner and I took his father to for an appointment nearly a year ago. It was a wonderful day out – we went Christmas shopping, out for lunch, and back home to the farm overnight. And it hit me that this Christmas would be differentContinue reading “Grief”
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Things Change
Life changes all the time. Sometimes it feels like change is slow, especially when we’ve been working toward a goal. Then we have the sudden changes that we aren’t expecting, and life asks us to pivot on the spot. Change can feel hard because of our attachment to things. For example, I love teaching Qigong.Continue reading “Things Change”
Post-Valentine’s Post
Valentine’s Day isn’t something I celebrate much anymore as my partner/husband and I celebrate each other in small ways all the time. This year, we did what we love with the people we loved – taught Qigong class with our long-time and new students. Then we decided to go out to eat at a placeContinue reading “Post-Valentine’s Post”
A Parent of Big Kids
Some of my most meaningful conversations with my children happened at random moments. You cannot predict when your child will ask a question about something they are processing through, or when they want to learn more about an issue, or when they require advice. There were a few times their questions surprised me because itContinue reading “A Parent of Big Kids”
5 Things I Do For Fun
Five things I do for fun:
That Holiday Feeling
This time of year can feeling overwhelming for many. While some love the hustle and bustle of the season, it’s okay if you don’t. I’ve always celebrated Christmas in my family, so this is the holiday I’m referring to in this post because it gives context to my experiences. I acknowledge there are other celebrationsContinue reading “That Holiday Feeling”