This Thing Called Life – Page 10 – Choosing This Moment

Worthwhile Weekend Words

Posted: May 07, 2016 Under: This Thing Called Life

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It’s been some time since the last edition of Worthwhile Weekend Words. My apologies. But I do have some interesting reads for you this week: As you’ll know if you’ve read this blog for any period of time, I’m a sucker for stories about the power of words. This article – about a father’s love … Continue reading "Worthwhile Weekend Words"

{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}

Posted: May 05, 2016 Under: This Thing Called Life

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~Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life with Like Mother, Like Daughter~ {Pretty} It’s the time of year when the world comes to life, when our little corner of Earth is shameless in its extravagant beauty, when all I want to do is to revel in the glory of nature (though see this week’s … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}"

What I Learned in April

Posted: April 29, 2016 Under: This Thing Called Life By Jenn 1 Comment

Emily over at Chatting at the Sky has made it a practice to record the things she learns each month. It’s a valuable habit, this habit of reflection, and so I’ve been joining her in it for the past year. If you’d like to join us as we remember, you can comment on this post with … Continue reading "What I Learned in April"

{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}

Posted: April 08, 2016 Under: This Thing Called Life

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~Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life with Like Mother, Like Daughter~ It’s been a busy week around here, so I’m late to this party, but there are so many good moments each week that I didn’t want to skip. Pardon my tardiness. {Pretty} Spring, it is a-bloomin’ (much to the dismay of my nose … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}"

What I Learned in March

Posted: April 04, 2016 Under: Family and Parenting

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{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}

Posted: March 31, 2016 Under: This Thing Called Life

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~Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life with Like Mother, Like Daughter~ {Pretty} Early last week, after the rain ended, I woke up to a glorious morning. The rising sun, blazing in a brilliant blue sky, met the saturated earth and created a lovely mist. After settling Katie in her chair, I dashed outside … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}"

{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}

Posted: March 17, 2016 Under: This Thing Called Life

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~Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life with Like Mother, Like Daughter~ {Pretty} After nearly two weeks of rain, blue skies made a grand appearance. The weather for the past few days has been as lovely as it gets, and there’s something about the warmth of the sun on your skin that makes you … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}"

{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}

Posted: March 10, 2016 Under: This Thing Called Life

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~Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life with Like Mother, Like Daughter~ {Pretty} A small girl by a big ocean. {Happy} My sister moved, and now lives just an hour away! Last weekend, we met her family at the local Children’s Museum, and great fun was had by all. Hurrah for cousins. {Funny} The … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}"

Hello, World

Posted: March 04, 2016 Under: This Thing Called Life

By Jenn 3 Comments

Up until the past few days, my writer’s page on Facebook has warned me that I’ve been delinquent about posting. I’ve watched the days tick up – “It’s been – 42, 43, 44 – days since you last posted!” – ignoring its observation that those who like my page haven’t heard from me in a … Continue reading "Hello, World"

Steady On

Posted: January 04, 2016 Under: This Thing Called Life

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A new year, a new page on the calendar, a new number at the end of the date. 2016. Fresh, young, ripe with promise. A clean slate, or, as Anne-with-an-E might say, a year with no mistakes in it yet. We make our goals, our lists, our resolutions. We reflect on the ways we’ve grown, … Continue reading "Steady On"

Choosing This Moment

Finding the beauty in the everyday

Category: This Thing Called Life

Worthwhile Weekend Words

{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}

What I Learned in April

{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}

What I Learned in March

{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}

{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}

{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}

Hello, World

Steady On