by Kit | Jun 26, 2018 | On Downsizing, On Empty-Nesting, On Living, Think About these Things
{This is Part 2 of a 2-part series. You can read Part 1, Someday Is Today, here.} On the other side of my window, there’s a whole lotta squeaking going on. Inside the old Aspens, in nests stacked like condos, mini-mouths need feeding. An army of dark-feathered...
by Kit | Apr 9, 2018 | On Living, Think About these Things
The dermatologist rolls right up to me on her stool so we’re knee to knee. Her voice is tender. “Tell me what’s been going on with your hands.” Out of nowhere my tears press; I hadn’t realized my emotions were so close to the surface. I...
by Kit | Jan 9, 2018 | On Living, Think About these Things, Whatever is Lovely
Last week as I closed the chapter titled 2017, I clearly remembered its mayhem. But could I also remember its miracles? Could you? [hr] If, come next December 31st, you are able to recall 52 blessings from the year, how might that change your perspective, deepen your...
by Kit | Sep 3, 2017 | On Downsizing, On Empty-Nesting, Think About these Things
We did it. We downsized. And if I just ignore the island of boxes where the coffee table ought to be, I like our charming new space. So why do I feel so profoundly sad? I took Marie Kondo’s advice and kept only the things that spark joy. Over there on the...
by Kit | Jun 3, 2017 | On Empty-Nesting, On Living, On Parenting, Think About these Things
It’s half past seven on her last morning of high school. Our raven-haired woman-girl, who the good Lord brought through fiery trial, will graduate with her peers after all. Today when she bolts across our front threshold, she’ll etch a tombstone for our...
by Kit | Apr 23, 2017 | On Living, Think About these Things, Uncategorized
The only thing I was (consciously) grieving when I left town was that I’d forgotten my precious. My iPhone, that is. Don’t get me wrong; I relish being disconnected. But with five errands to run on a business day, in a town thirty minutes away? I...
