I’ve been thinking about the idea of “work” a lot lately. Is work what you get paid to do, what you’re passionate about, or are you one of those lucky people who gets to have both? I recently read this article on The Daily Beast that gives some thoughts on Labor Day and it’s origins. Apparently it’s … Continue reading »
This post is short and sweet. I’d like to take a moment and share with you a mini-memoir of a few of my posts. Inspired by one of Dance Advantage’s upcoming circle time, I started reflecting on what I think is my best “stuff”. Maybe these aren’t the best written, the most impactful, or even … Continue reading »
After the traumatic loss of Charlotte the spider, I was astonished to make my way out to the car a few days ago and find this remarkably familiar spider hanging out on the side mirror. Charlotte? Is that you? OMG! You didn’t die! Ok, but here’s the weird part: After that awesome reassurance that I … Continue reading »
For the past month, there’s been a spider living in the side mirror. After about a week, she earned a name, Charlotte (naturally). She grew larger and spun intricate webs. Sometimes she would enjoy a breezy ride down Lake Shore Drive in the mornings. Other times she would hang out in the mirror, only to … Continue reading »
photo by Kelly Soprych There’s something about road trips that makes me more more patriotic. Especially if I don’t have to go through Indiana or Nebraska (no offense, but your states are pretty boring to drive through). Taking a road trip on a motorcycle, however, has been downright religious. I have the luxury of riding … Continue reading »
I admit it. I have a easy time making goals, and a hard time keeping them. Some say I’m over-committed, others say I’m wishy-washy. Over ambitious. Unrealistic. Even simply a jerk for making promises that I can’t possibly keep. In a last-minute lenten experiment in February I swore off the vending machine for 60 days, … Continue reading »
Who am I kidding? Life has gotten a little overwhelming these days, and so has my cucumber patch. Back in July I planted two cute little cucumber plants, that have proceeded to take over the rock in front of them (meant to divert them from growing into the grass, the fence, the neighbor’s side of … Continue reading »
