There have been a few moments in the past week or two when I've felt reasonably competent when it comes to keeping all of the necessary balls in the air when it involves Lark + Lily. I've moved forward from the preliminary weeks of being a business owner when I felt nearly overwhelmed by the … Continue reading W(h)ine List
Tag: life
Accepting death by living
How many moments have you had in your life when you thought to yourself, "If I die right now, I'm ok with it." One? A dozen? Somewhere in between? I hope you've had at least one because it is one of life's most liberating and unforgettable moments. I've been lucky enough to have had quite … Continue reading Accepting death by living
I didn’t know
The first time I remember wanting to be a runner I was about 12 or 13. It seemed like such a cool thing to do - put your sneakers on and a pair of nylon, fluorescent colored shorts (it was the 80s) and just GO. I was infatuated with the idea, but, as I've come … Continue reading I didn’t know
Pride (In the name of love)
What a week! As I anticipated sitting still for an hour or so to have my nails attended to, I finally had some time to reflect upon what has transpired in the last 7 days. Taking a few moments to consider all that has happened felt like a wonderful luxury - even more so than … Continue reading Pride (In the name of love)
Mother Mary comes to me
Stress is a weird thing, don't you think? I mean the way it presents itself can be so insidious. During my waking hours, I think I deal with it pretty well - the meltdown the other evening after arriving home after an hour in the dentist's chair only to find the trash cans still at … Continue reading Mother Mary comes to me
A few random questions for your consideration
What do you think is more likely to change - a person or a situation? Do people get run over every day on Troy's Hoosick Street? Why aren't there more pedestrian crosswalks? Why don't people use the ones which are there? Is it uncommon to alternate between feeling feel ultra calm and on the verge … Continue reading A few random questions for your consideration
(Not) Making decisions is tiring
I think it's easy to believe that making decisions constantly is an exhausting exercise. From the outside it may seem like the choices necessary when starting a business, which are required constantly - what products to buy, who to buy from, where to buy them, would be completely draining. Pillows and paint samples, ingredients and … Continue reading (Not) Making decisions is tiring
