by Stephanie | Feb 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
I am so excited to be guest posting today at Raised on the Radio, a website for music-lovers that I’m proud to say is the brainchild of my fantastic fellow blogger and friend, Jen, of My Skewed View. I’m sharing a recent experience that reminded me of the...
by Stephanie | Dec 12, 2013 | family life, motherhood
Today is Part II of my Family Rituals and Traditions posts; last week I wrote about how important rituals and traditions were to me as a child, and how much they mean to me as an adult. Today I am focusing specifically on holiday traditions. Even though I know that...
by Stephanie | Dec 5, 2013 | family life, motherhood
My favorite memories from childhood almost always involve some beloved ritual or tradition. As a slightly anxious, non-thrill-seeking child, the types of experiences that stirred me were ones that, while perhaps sprinkled with a bit of magic and mystery, were firmly...
by Stephanie | Oct 24, 2013 | motherhood
I have always loved Halloween. Sure, it was great to be a kid, trick-or-treating around the neighborhood, collecting candy with my friends, and carefully selecting my costume each year. But it was even better when I was in my 20s. That’s when I found my...
by Stephanie | Sep 26, 2013 | motherhood
I have been thinking a lot about courage in preparation for this week’s Finish the Sentence Friday, in which we are to share the bravest thing we’ve ever done. I don’t consider “courage” to be one of my defining attributes- I’m kind...
