image from: http://909sickle.comYesterday my therapist broke up with me. Really. I've seen her, on and off, since around the time I first became a parent, and I think we've done some good work together. She helped me to understand my family history and lack of parenting, and to accept myself and some of the challenges I've encountered … Continue reading Breaking up is hard to do
Category: musings
Lists are better than being listless
image from 1.bp.blogspot.comAre you a list maker and, if so, what shape do your lists take? Are they notes on a calendar, itemizations on paper or some sort of modern electronic version? My lists generally take form only mentally and I'm uncertain if my lack of commitment to a format which can be easily shared … Continue reading Lists are better than being listless
DeWitt Lake
I spent a very enjoyable afternoon at a friend's house outside of New Paltz this weekend. Now you know I love my house (more and more each day), but I have to say I think I could be very happy living at Gregory's place. It may have been the combination of old friends, terrific food, … Continue reading DeWitt Lake
Thank you, Mother Nature
I know, I know, the weather has been crap. Too much rain, not enough sunshine, flooding, wet basements, lawns and gardens too saturated to permit you to get your hands anything but muddy. I get it. Despite Mother Nature taking a piss on all of us here in the Northeast, I would like to take … Continue reading Thank you, Mother Nature
Pass(ing it) Over
While on vacation in Palm Springs, I participated in my first Seder. What a wonderful experience! It was everything I'd ever imagined - filled with ritual, food based, and slightly chaotic. The perfect religious and special meal. The opportunity to enjoy a Seder dinner arose when Griffin and I visited an old friend of mine. The last time … Continue reading Pass(ing it) Over
Travel as education
I love to travel. I thoroughly enjoy visiting new places and hope that I am able to impart my enthusiasm and respect for different locations to my children. Experiencing how people beyond your own community live is a terrific way to grow, I think, and can help one understand the lives others may lead. After … Continue reading Travel as education
Random Cali impressions…
The weather is way better than we expected. Why did I even pack long pants?The driving has also been less scary than anticipated. We do have a wicked cool (this is an East coast expression, isn't it? Sorry!) navigation device that has proven very helpful. I particularly like that I can request "least freeway route."L.A. … Continue reading Random Cali impressions…
