Thanksgiving Grace
I grew up in a family that held hands to share ‘grace’ before each of our evening meals. Like many people, we have stories about the big meals growing cold because of the length of this prayer on special holidays. …
Author: emilyjpitman
Toothbrush Rush
I love my toothbrush. A few years ago when I was feeling all the uncertainty of what to get Marc for Christmas, a stroll through Target found me in the dental hygiene aisle getting matching toothbrushes. You can’t top me …
Talent Show
Here is a proposal: What if we decided to share Thanksgiving Holiday together at my home. After the parade and as we enjoyed our meal, I would suggest we share a talent show. The performance would come between pie-eating and …
About “the Rules”
At my piano lesson this week, we added a piece that introduces use of the pedal. My teacher said in passing, ‘I’m sure you’ve messed around with the pedal at home.’ And with that one phrase, the universe stopped. “No. …
Big Wheel
When my childhood friend got a Big Wheel, I was so jealous. It all of a sudden became irrelevant that I had a perfectly good tricycle and a lovely, long front porch to ride it on. I can still hear …
Resume
I’m (avoiding) working on my resume. a: a short account of one’s career and qualifications b: a set of accomplishments Lately, Anna has been making cakes of yarn with this fancy winder thing she purchased. When we leave the room or go …
Leadership Evolution
Earlier this year, I read an incredibly fascinating book about language. Word by Word – Kory Stamper – is an insiders look at how language evolves. Stamper is a lexicographer who opened my eyes to language being mysterious, moving, expanding …
Diagramming Sentences
August in five lines: And now life begins to return to ‘normal’… do I even dare hope it? I am getting ready for three long and wonderful days in assisting a Co-Active Balance course this weekend. Volunteering with Co-Active is …