Finding balance in all that you do, can be a really tricky thing. Often, it seems there is too much on our plates to handle at once. We try to juggle things around, prioritize, but it never quite seems possible to get it all done. Placed on either … [Continue reading]
Last night, my almost-teenager hit a moment of sadness realizing that his days of being coddled by his mother had left him. It’s hard growing up: No longer a wee-one, yet still wanting to be mothered. I can totally relate. Many a time, I find myself … [Continue reading]
A few of you readers may remember that I once called myself a runner: a distance runner. Sadly, the tendonitis in the posterior tibial tendon of my right foot has continued to ail me. Once again, it's not a lot of "pain" but it's enough to keep me … [Continue reading]
Ever notice that we tend to be our hardest critics -- especially when critique is the last thing we need? That tends to be the case with me and, these days of late, it's intensified tenfold. Interestingly enough, my harsh critique has come out while … [Continue reading]
When I was invited to attend the Obon Festival, I had no idea of the tradition behind the event. I've since read that, Obon evolved from the religious custom of honoring the deceased. The dance, as seen in the photo above, is a tradition expressing … [Continue reading]