by Dawn | Dec 24, 2013 | simplicity
I didn’t send you a card. Not because I don’t like you. I never finish my cards. Ever. Somewhere in the recesses of a closet lies a box of unsent wedding thank yous from a dozen years ago–I was so appreciative I wrote novels. I paused to include...
by Dawn | Dec 9, 2013 | parenting, simplicity
It’s Christmas shopping season. We’ve got boxes, bangles, and bags everywhere, even though I’ve done my best to reduce, reuse, and recycle. I’m not close to done preparing and baking this year. Christmas is sneaking up on me. Maybe it’s...
by Dawn | Dec 6, 2013 | wellness, Yoga
The doctor grounded me. “Relax. Meditate,” he said. “Or go walking.” I miss running. I’ve been trying to meditate instead, but it’s not the same. I’m not good at sitting still. Maybe it’s ADHD or my bad-athlete...
by Dawn | Nov 29, 2013 | family, food
I made Thanksgiving dinner. Some of it, anyway. My mom made the desserts, except for the awesome gluten-free cookies contributed by my cousin, who dies if she eats certain ingredients. We try not to kill people on Thanksgiving. Then they can’t overshop for...
by Dawn | Nov 23, 2013 | food
It’s the number one question I get. Never mind that I never eat dead animals, but, “What do you eat for Thanksgiving?” Being a vegetarian that one day is nearly sacrilege. I’ll break it gently–I eat the same types of things that I eat...
by Dawn | Nov 22, 2013 | family, food
“Mommy!” Declan stood in front of me with a Lindt truffle. “Please don’t put these in my lunchbox anymore. They’re yucky.” I’ve been sick, and I haven’t been fun. I feel guilty. So, I put some extra treats in the...
