The bunk bed went yesterday. In the living room the 40-inch TV lies on the floor, devoid of its stand. The coffee tables and end tables gone - even their impressions on the carpet - gone. Very soon this house will be empty. Emptied of occupants and emptied of possessions. It will no long smell of … Continue reading The End of an Era
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Coming Full Circle
"Almost all your blogs talk about work," my daughter declared a few weeks ago. I mildly protested but then it struck me that she was right. The years since I started blogging have been devoted to finding work, finding my passion, quitting jobs, moving and trying to find work again. At times I was under … Continue reading Coming Full Circle
Walking Amidst the Giants
Early one Thursday morning in the middle of February I rose early to pack up for our big road trip. It was still dark outside and probably cold, but the prospect of going to some place warm and sunny perked me up. I woke up the kids, gulped down some coffee, had a hot shower … Continue reading Walking Amidst the Giants
On the Brink of a Mid-life Crisis
Maybe it's the dwindling hormones that announce the advent of menopause. Maybe it's the overcast skies that are a regular feature of this part of the world. Maybe it's my inability to get a decent job. Dang it! I blame all of the above for pushing me into this limbo. Winter blues hit me bad … Continue reading On the Brink of a Mid-life Crisis
Advice for 20-somethings
I am aware that no two paths are alike and everyone is unique but human beings have this kind of herd mentality that they find hard to resist. And time and again we struggle with the same ideas and situations. This is especially true when one has graduated from high school and stepped out into the … Continue reading Advice for 20-somethings
21 Life Lessons to Remember in 2015: Guest Blog by Dinesh Damodaran
1. If something in your life needs to be fixed or changed, don't wait until the end of the year to make it a resolution. 2. Learning is a lifelong and continuous process, it is the best investment you can make in yourself. Learn about things, the world around you, people, about yourself, learn … Continue reading 21 Life Lessons to Remember in 2015: Guest Blog by Dinesh Damodaran
Being Grateful When You Don’t Feel Like It.
It's hard to remember to be grateful when things are going well. Now being grateful when your whole life is falling apart? That's just impossible, right? And no my life is not falling apart, though I like to pretend it is every time the temperature drops below zero. Subzero temperatures here in Seattle have … Continue reading Being Grateful When You Don’t Feel Like It.
Death with Dignity?
After one final flash of color, the trees are losing their leaves and getting ready for winter. Winter! Brrrr! The very thought of it makes me shiver. And makes me want to run away to Florida where I enjoyed five mild winters with the temperature hovering around 60 degrees F. I have always wanted to … Continue reading Death with Dignity?
On Gratitude and Giving
This is one of my favorite topics, so forgive me if I keep rehashing it and presenting it in yet another blog to you. Drawing from my earlier post on nature versus nurture, I had the good fortune of knowing three very generous ladies. Two of them were my grandmothers and one was my 'adopted' … Continue reading On Gratitude and Giving
Nature or Nurture: My Genes Revealed
I was recently writing an article about genetics and came across the nature versus nurture theory. I've heard of it before but never applied it to my life, until now. You see I have been fighting nature and possibly nurture all my life. My Dad and I have a lot in common. We are both quiet … Continue reading Nature or Nurture: My Genes Revealed
Punctuate Life 