The Last Chapter in our Breastfeeding Story

It’s been a long time since I’ve talked about breast-feeding (or had any Chet updates). The transition on the blog is very much a reflection of our transitions in life. I’ve gone from monthly pregnancy updates, to weekly pregnancy updates, to a birth story, to weekly baby updates, to monthly baby updates, to now. Now we are justContinue reading “The Last Chapter in our Breastfeeding Story”

A Half-Marathon plus a 5k

Do not search for the answers, which could not be given to you now, because you would not be able to live them. And the point is to live everything. Live the questions now. Perhaps then, someday far in the future, you will gradually, without even noticing, live your way into the answers ~ RainerContinue reading “A Half-Marathon plus a 5k”

Rushing to Slow Down

It’s the holiday season. As much as joy and cheer define these few weeks, busy might be a better description. We’ve rushed to get the Christmas tree while trying to slow down and enjoy the process of picking it out. We rushed to hang the lights and the ornaments while trying to savor the time weContinue reading “Rushing to Slow Down”

Loving-Kindness

May I be filled with loving-kindness May I be well May I be peaceful and at ease May I be happy This weekend I tackled twelve long hot humid miles. I struggled through each mile. Each mile reminded me that this is the worst-case scenario for running in the summer – 94% humidity, sunny skies,Continue reading “Loving-Kindness”