It’s been a rough few weeks to be a human, hasn’t it? We’ve seen tragedy in Paris, Beirut, Mali, and many other places. We’ve seen people reacting to these tragedies with fear and hatred. It feels like something vitally important to our humanity is at risk: our ability to love each other, empathize with each… Continue reading Thanksgiving
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Being thankful, being present, and Apple Pie
Thanksgiving week. Is there anything more overwhelming than opening up a new post with the intention of writing about things that you’re grateful for? The list is never-ending. I’m so fortunate and thankful for my friends, my family, my job, good health, and to be living in the city that I love. This year I’ve… Continue reading Being thankful, being present, and Apple Pie
Thanksgiving
Our first real adult Thanksgiving was a great success. I enjoy decorating for holidays. However, I’ve never decorated for Thanksgiving, and I don’t draw turkeys very well. So I started out by making colorful paper chains. Then I cut the words “Happy Thanksgiving” out of construction paper. After I finished that and hung the letters… Continue reading Thanksgiving
Books, Games, Food, Thanksgiving
I haven’t done much reading (or book shopping!) so far this month. Earlier this month I devoured The Principles of Uncertainty by Maira Kalman in 24 hours. (Here’s a link to Julia Rothman’s wonderful post about The Principles of Uncertainty on her Book By Its Cover blog. It includes photos.) I also went to a… Continue reading Books, Games, Food, Thanksgiving