In the blazing sun, the hottest day of 2013 thus far, my kids and I strolled through flowering trees, wood-chip paths, fresh dirt and pine trees in the Ann Arbor Nichols Arboretum. One step into nature, and it was like … Continue reading
A friend said yesterday that she didn’t realize from all my posts that I am actually the coach for my son’s soccer team. Well, yes. In fact, I’ve coached these beautiful children for three years running. It’s interesting that she … Continue reading
The story goes that Abraham had his tent open on all sides, to welcome guests. When I was religious, it was a mandate to invite guests for holiday and Sabbath meals, to give guests a place to sleep, to welcome … Continue reading
The past few days, so many of my conversations have focused on how there must be a higher power directing it all, or life would just not make sense. I’m not getting all religious and Bible-thumping on you, don’t worry. … Continue reading
Yesterday, I meditated twice – once before my day got started and once after all the madness subsided and my husband was making dinner and the kids were in the shower. It’s fairly easy to meditate early in the morning … Continue reading