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A Brief Leave...
August 27th, 2010 at 12:25 pmNo worries, Corinne…we’ll be back!
Something Needs to Happen
August 11th, 2010 at 7:48 amAnd from Kitchen Witch…
Sludging through here, deep in the status quo* Question: why, when the status quo is so unsatisfying, does it seem easier to just stay put rather than break new ground? It’s maddening.
Something Needs to Happen
August 11th, 2010 at 7:48 amFrom “Anne B”–I had to re-publish this post today due to technical difficulties! Here’s what Anne B had to say:
I love excitement and change. I have colleagues who have worked at the same university for 20, 30 and even 40 years. I just can’t imagine it. But right now I’m also trying hard to enjoy the status quo.
It has been rewarding in its own way. In fact, I think you can re-frame it as a new challenge in itself if you have never sat with an unchanging life for very long. I’m certainly no champ at it, I think the longest I’ve stayed in one place personally/professionally since high school was 2.5 years.
Good Enough
July 26th, 2010 at 6:59 amI’m so so so so guilty of this. I come from a long tradition of folks who head straight to Borders or the library whenever life throws something new at us. And while I value this, I also sometimes tire myself out, and have to remind myself that nothing will happen without my own action.
Truth in Interviewing
July 23rd, 2010 at 4:08 pmThanks for stopping by, Gossett!
Fess Up
June 30th, 2010 at 12:26 pmI’m loving these comments today…as always, the thoughtfulness of you all gets me thinking even more. And Gale, thanks for coming clean…as my big sis, I always think your life is the picture of perfection. Glad to hear there’s a little vomit in there too.
Coming of Age
June 23rd, 2010 at 6:02 amHi Anne. Yes…I saw An Education and just loved it. Fabulous example!
Building a Nest
June 7th, 2010 at 7:02 amI’m definitely a nester…whenever I move (which feels like too many times), I’m one of those people that unpacks everything immediately. I need a “home base” all the time. Really lovely words on this phenomenon common to so many women, expecting or non-expecting.
Q&A with Allison Winn Scotch
June 4th, 2010 at 8:23 amI had the honor of reading Allison’s responses in advance, and they’re no less compelling on my 2nd read-through. Very excited to add this book to my list.
The Youngest in the Room
June 3rd, 2010 at 10:01 amEva–it’s funny you mention that. Several of the people there said they were afraid they couldn’t write for teens because their children were long past the teenage years! The instructor said, “Were you ever a teenager? Then you can write for teens.” But maybe a certain level of distance is needed…too traumatic otherwise!
Get Inspired
May 26th, 2010 at 8:47 amGreat addition, ladies! consider it added!
Life...in Television
May 24th, 2010 at 12:16 pmLikewise very jealous. But I’d be more jealous if you knew Fred Savage:)
Life in Pencil "Moment of the Week"
May 20th, 2010 at 10:56 amAmy—congratulations. That’s a great accomplishment, and you’re obviously so thoughtful about the whole process and what this particular “reinvention” means to you. thanks so much for sharing:)
Identity Crisis
May 19th, 2010 at 10:35 amWell, I decided to go the same route as my Mom and sister, thinking that would be a nice way to keep some tradition going. And I also felt very strongly that I wanted to have the same last name as my husband. So my maiden name is now my middle name. But I was definitely sad to lose my original middle name, as it was my Mom’s maiden name. You better believe when we have kids someday that name will appear!
In general, I just think this is one of those decisions that is monumentally personal, and no single option feels “perfect”. I decided to view the whole experience as a sort of rite of passage–towards a different phase of my life. That felt more positive than viewing it as a “loss”, which it can certainly be for some women.
I told Liz this the other day, but I have ONE item left in my maiden name…my subscription to Entertainment Weekly that I’ve had since I was 14. And I’ll NEVER change it:)
Interesting v. Happy
May 13th, 2010 at 6:37 amOh I do love a good equation:) I’m glad you’re finding contentment with YOU are…be it interesting, happy, content, and on some days…a combination of the 3. And I’ll throw in one final word for good measure. Authenticity. If you’re living an authentic life–interesting or now–I believe contentment and happiness often follow.
Rewriting Mother's Day
May 11th, 2010 at 6:36 amI’m excited for you to rewrite your mother’s day. I think you’re striking a great balance between allowing yourself grief, and allowing the day to become somethign new. It’s interesting…because I’m blessed to still have my Mom, she’s all I really think about on Mother’s Day. The day is still all about her, and all about my role as a daughter. I feel fortunate in that respect, but I also hope the meaning of the day changes for me too someday.
The Roles We Play
May 7th, 2010 at 6:21 amI think there’s something about international travel that makes these roles really come out, too. My husband is definitely the keeper of the money when we travel. I always have my own cards and some cash, but he monitors the amounts. It’s uber-refreshing. When it comes to talking to strangers? More equitable, but I’m the bigger extravert, so it often falls to me.
A Father's Wisdom
May 4th, 2010 at 6:55 amYou’re welcome, Dad. I’m still unsure if I’ll ever be able to do what you did, but I’m wondering if maybe on a smaller scale? But you’re right…we have to keep ourselves interesting by associating with interesting people.
LiP Lessons from the Italian Coffee Bar
May 3rd, 2010 at 4:51 pmI’ll never forget being in the train station in Paris, and ordering a bagel. The guy making the bagel sandwiches was TOTALLY into his work…suggesting a squeeze of lemon juice here, a bit of fresh basil there. It struck me…this man is making his bagels matter. Europe does have something on us when it comes to food…
To TiVo, or not to TiVo
April 28th, 2010 at 8:19 amWow…such overwhelming positive responses! And thank you Gale…I went back and corrected all my blatant TiVo spelling errors. Shows how aware I am of the thing.
Anyway, I think the skipping of commercials is a VERY good argument. I’m definitely on board with that. Hmmm…
The Ant and the Grasshopper
April 27th, 2010 at 6:19 amOooh…this is totally inspiring another post for this week. Great post…and a take on the term “delayed gratification” than I tend to use. I think I’m a little of both…an ant when it comes to work, but a grasshopper when it comes to my pesky impatience.
Cultivating Generosity
April 20th, 2010 at 5:51 amHmmm…first of all, it’s odd for me to read about how you struggle with this, because you’ve always just seemed SO generous to me. But I like your idea of being generous with time as well as money. I think that’s important. But there are also people out there who are constantly giving, and who burn themselves out on it. I suppose giving begets giving. And so those “givers” also have the benefit of receiving from others. I’d like to hope it works that way.
Slow Love Life
April 15th, 2010 at 6:10 amIs what you’re searching for a version of “acceptance”? I applaud your efforts to try and identify your life for what it is, and to seek joy in the life you’ve got.
A Weekend Experiment
April 12th, 2010 at 2:48 pmEva–I thought that looked like the Astoria bridge as the photo on your blog:)
Pick your Metaphor
March 30th, 2010 at 8:40 amI love these other metaphors…gardening, and your additional sewing metaphor, Anne. And I’ve love to have a personal trainer who uses metaphors!!