Max Tangled
Last week I stood in our kitchen and heard the washing machine banging. As I sipped my coffee, I observed the responsible thing to do would be to trudge upstairs, interrupt the cycle, and re-balance the clothes. Then I realized …
Author: emilyjpitman
First Quarter Review
When I saw people begin to post reflections of their first quarter last week, I was convinced they had to be partaking in a massive early April Fool’s joke. I don’t now how many times I counted January, February, March …
Sprouts in my Life
Happy Sprouts Day! Creating and writing for this newsletter has been such a fun challenge. Looking at the names as they show up in the newsletter database, I am so thankful for each of you choosing to hang out with …
About the Sunflower
It all began with a seed. And now it is a sunflower. A sunflower is often associated with EJPitman. My website, calendly account, the logo that I use (when I remember to), the Sprouts header – all feature a single …
Just a drop in the bucket….
just a drop
Last fall, I caught myself using this phrase. “It’s just a drop in the bucket….” meaning it will barely make a difference compared to what is needed. I have no recollection of what I was thinking about or what conversation …
Is it coaching or a road trip?
Is it coaching or a roadtrip? Where are we going? Do I have everything I need? How does it all fit? Am I on the right road? What is the next step?
Hey Siri, Which Way?
We have just driven over 900 miles to bring our son to college. Settling into our hotel room tonight, “There was more than one way to get here” flashed across my mind. Yes. This physical journey had options – the …
What is the Beginning?
What is the beginning? In the beginning…. It’s a poetic phrase that begins a beautiful imagining of how it all began. But today, I find myself wondering what is the beginning? Or what is A Beginning. One child has ended …
Happy New Year!
If I’m honest with you, and with me, there is hardly any magic for me when the calendar changes from December to January. It is a dark time of year and cold. I’ve probably overindulged over the last month with …