Will they appreciate my design choices? Will the house support the life they want to live when they’re here?
Author: Kath Thompson
Writer, yoga teacher, lover of sunny days, long walks, good coffee, and stimulating conversations.
The Asana Trap: It’s Not About The Pose
We don’t practice yoga to get good at postures; we practice yoga to get good at life.
Airline Boarding Gates: Where Manners Go To Die
There was a father and daughter yelling at each other at my gate in Detroit. They were screaming, yelling, and airing deeply personal family grievances in front of six rows of weary passengers waiting to board a flight to Portland. It made me feel anxious because I had no idea if this was going to … Continue reading Airline Boarding Gates: Where Manners Go To Die
Inspired By In June
These are the activities, books, tv shows and Whimsical Wednesdays that made me happy this month.
The Project-Driven Life: Summer Version
I thought about what I might commit to doing this summer so I don’t get all weepy on Labor Day as I choke down my hot dog, along with the realization that the first leaf has already fallen.
Crafting Thank-you Notes
I put a plastic tablecloth on the dining room table, then laid out all my rubber stamps, embossing powders, stamp pads, cleaners, note cards, postage stamps, and pens. Nikki and I had set a date to write gratitude notes. She even offered to bake something. This is what is left of it. It was yum—a … Continue reading Crafting Thank-you Notes
Why I Will Never Watch Pro Golf On TV Again
I will never be able to watch pro golf on TV again because when I look at these players now, I no longer see them as masters of their game. I see them as pawns and sell-outs in a billion-dollar deal to make people with shady ethics richer and dangerously powerful.
The Start of Whimsical Wednesdays
Whimsical Wednesday is what G and I have decided to call one day of the week where we will deliberately do something that breaks our routine. Both of us like routine and ritual. Maybe a little too much. We plan our days, weeks, and even our quarters because it’s the only way to get our … Continue reading The Start of Whimsical Wednesdays
Inspired By In May
Inspired by: Spring and the prospect of filling containers and gardens with these: I’m also inspired by this Kevin Kelly quote, which I am taking as my summer mantra: Emily and I have started using the video messenger app, Marco Polo, and I’m enjoying it more than I thought I would. I like seeing video … Continue reading Inspired By In May
A Good Day In Computer Hell
I sat there from about 10 AM until 6 PM. With one break to pee. No food. I was locked in. I was obsessed. I was making baby steps. Then it wouldn’t work. I’d try something else. Still no luck. I got into a chat box with Marvelous. No help at all. I got into … Continue reading A Good Day In Computer Hell
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