Archive | December 31, 2013

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Finding Balance

“Happiness is not a matter of intensity, but of balance, order rhythm and harmony.” -Thomas Merton (monk, poet, social activist) Hard and soft. Ebb and flow. Yin and yang. Teeter and totter. Life is a balancing act. The thing about balance is that it requires constant adjustment, alignment and calibration. Balance is important in every […]

Get Out and Play!

Get Out and Play!

“It’s too nice to be inside today, go out and play!” These words can be heard any given day at our house. Thankfully, the kids can usually find something fun to do outside on a nice day. Swinging, shooting baskets, playing catch, drawing with sidewalk chalk and biking are some of the regular activities seen […]

In Honor of My Mom on Her 70th Birthday

In Honor of My Mom on Her 70th Birthday

Recently, my sisters had an enlightening email exchange about what we learned from our parents, what we took away and what we would do differently. It really got me thinking about my parents and how they have influenced me. It did make me realize that I probably don’t give my mom praise for the things […]