by Dawn | May 27, 2016 | simplicity, writing, Zen
Coffee. Couch. Silence. Glow of the woodstove. “4 AM writing doesn’t get much better than this,” I think. “I am blessed.” I’m sad when the wood stove shuts down for the season. I’m losing an old friend. “Bye,”...
by Dawn | Dec 27, 2015 | self-improvement, simplicity, spirituality, wellness, Zen
After seven to ten billion cookies and countless miles logged around the world, Santa needs a rest. When the sleigh’s empty, he doesn’t return to the North Pole. He does two things to prepare for next year. He goes straight to the gym, then relaxes for a...
by Dawn | Dec 26, 2015 | family, simplicity, Zen
Christmas, New Year, and Hanukkah Dinners Holiday dinners are highly orchestrated events. They requires the skills of a top chef and the timing of a miracle. “Why are we having turkey again? We had it for Thanksgiving.” Truth? Because Bob Cratchit got...
by Dawn | Nov 6, 2015 | family, parenting, Zen
I’m minding my own business relaxing after a long day of work when the boy walks in. “Hey Mom, did you know you can cut your hair with paper scissors?” “Why yes, I did.” I say. The trick is not to overreact. This isn’t some random...
by Dawn | Jul 5, 2015 | food, nature, sustainability, Zen
Every year I plant the garden. Every year I kill half. It’s a cycle. I’m okay with that–I’m getting old enough to do what I want to do in life, no questions asked. I have a system–I project out for harvest and compensate for my...
by Dawn | Jun 24, 2015 | self-improvement, Teaching, Zen
It’s the last day of school–one of those pointless days that shouldn’t be on school calendars except the legislators who say “It’s not seat time that matters, it’s quality of learning.” Then, they mandate a 180-day school...