Even when something "bad" happens there remains room for grace. Last weekend when I visited my hometown, (Greenwood Lake, baby), to attend a casual reunion of sorts, I think my friends who are in the know, expected for me to be a bit broken. Don't get me wrong - there are some crappy moments, filled … Continue reading Graceful Zombie Walk
Month: October 2010
Living outside of the box
image from: dordognequilter.files.wordpress.comI'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. I'm not certain when or how I developed that outlook on life, but it has served me well for many years and I have no plans to abandon this philosophy any time soon. I find that sometimes understanding the reason for an occurrence … Continue reading Living outside of the box
NYC – Just like I pictured it.
Henry Street Settlement HouseYesterday I chaperoned a student field trip to NYC. I've been on this trip a few times and always enjoy spending the day walking around the Lower East Side with 30 teenagers - no, really, I mean it. Most of the kids have never been in this part of the city before … Continue reading NYC – Just like I pictured it.
Coffee time
I don't know about you, but I haven't been sleeping that well recently, which makes my morning cup of Joe that much more necessary. For the rest of you coffee dependent folks out there, just a reminder that my favorite coffee place, Porto Rico Importers in NYC is having one of their two big annual … Continue reading Coffee time
Looking Ahead
I guess I could be curled up in a little ball right now, practicing deep breathing as I attempt to clarify what I'm feeling and thinking, but, it really isn't my style. While challenging situations aren't something I purposefully seek out, I have to believe they happen for a reason, and I find that often, … Continue reading Looking Ahead
Shine a Light
image from: http://www.yankodesign.comIf knowledge is indeed power, why do we as a polite society, value secrecy over information? How come it isn't more obvious that the more we keep things hidden, the more we yield our own control and strength in almost any situation? Example? Let's step away, for a moment, from the derailed train … Continue reading Shine a Light
E.S.P. – or knowing something
image: http://www.hauntedamericatours.comExcitement. Stimulation. Provocativeness. If you've been in a relationship for any length of time, you know these are characteristics which often get lost amongst the piles of laundry and calendars containing far too many commitments. In the early years of a marriage, the loss of these ingredients is unimaginable, an impossible case of "How could our love … Continue reading E.S.P. – or knowing something