After whooshing and swishing down some trails this morning at Killington, we passed through the beginners’ area as we headed to the lodge for lunch. I smile every time we do so. Many years ago, when I was 22, my first ski runs were in that area. It was extremely painful and exhausting, but I
Category: Family life
Walking in L.A.
What a fun holiday. We arrived back home last night at around midnight, after a very fun few days in SoCal to visit my sister, her children, and my father. They live in Orange County. In spite of the trip back taking 16 hours door-to-door due to a major flight delay, we had a great
A ‘True’ Day
When I drive to the river before dawn on a Saturday morning, the sky is dark, the roads are empty, and my mind is clear. I decided this morning not to play music. It was silent in the car. I’m trying to be more mindful in my everyday moments. Rather than worry without end, I
My Musical Children
There are some cool moments as a parent. Riding a roller coaster with one of your children. Teaching them how to fly fish. Seeing them score a soccer goal. This week, there was more. With the holiday season, I saw many of my children sing. Three of them are in a cappella groups, and it’s
Simplicity and Spontaneity
I’ve been working on simplifying my life. And, I’ve found that it makes me feel more free. One example is that I’ve thought hard about my most valuable material possessions. It’s a pretty short list (more here). Other examples: I’ve reduced my number of Facebook “friends,” I no longer check LinkedIn, and I’m much more
Christmas Can Be Complicated
Christmas can be complicated. (I’m using Christmas as an example, but refer to any family holiday that you celebrate). Here are some conversations from this past week: An entrepreneur’s father died much too early. She has decided to spend Christmas week traveling abroad, away from her family. A friend finds the holidays difficult at times since she became