Mid-life Crisis?
At 40 years old, I’m taking stock. What have I accomplished, what’s left. And [sidebar] does anyone read blogs anymore? Let’s hope!
Category Archives: Happiness
Small Wonders–Appreciating the Ordinary
My husband is currently on 15 weeks of “parental leave.” (In Canada, mothers are entitled to 15 weeks of maternity leave. Then 35 weeks of parental leave is typically also taken […]
When our Dream Life appears rather Ordinary…
I have to laugh sometimes when I take stock and decide I’m living my dream life. Is this really what I imagined for myself? Staying at home with a toddler, […]
Long Walks
My 18 month old daughter, Linden, started walking in mid-January. While the muck and ice of winter kept her bundled in the stroller for all outdoor adventures, she sharpened her […]
Layaway Dreams: Life is Short (but you have plenty of time)
When seeking happiness, developing a life plan, laying out dreams–it’s easy to get mired in a conundrum. On the one hand, life is short (i.e. you could die). An illness, tragedy, act […]
the self-styled life 