Turn Around: A Love Story I got the call from Ryan on a Wednesday evening. “You’re going to have to pick up Szaba. I’m stuck in traffic.” The daycare was closing in 20 minutes. We share one car, and I was working miles away. I had to hop a bus and hope. Cue panic mode.
Looking past all the tantrums and nose picking, toddlers have a Yoda-like way of bringing us back to basics. I’m often reminded of that with my 2 year old. But last week, when I had an extra toddler in tow, their “force” was all the more pronounced. From home to work to school, the following life … More 2 True: Life Lessons from Toddlers
Did you see the New York Times article about “the island where people forget to die“? The Greek island of Ikaria is home to one of the largest population of centurions. Perhaps even more interesting is the fact that its elderly remain remarkably sharp and active. One notable chap, Stamatis Moraitis, was diagnosed with terminal cancer at age 60, … More How to Live to 100
I’m going on week two of my birthday now. Nearly every morning since my actually birthday, I’ve been awakened by two dancing brown eyes and the excited whisper,
“Time does not change us. It just unfolds us.” —Max Frisch Watch this stunning time-lapse video and consider your own metamorphosis from newborn to now. It goes without saying this will bring a tear to a few moms‘ eyes (if my reaction is any indication). Have a wonderful day, everyone. Stop to really look and appreciate this precise moment … More Time Flies (Video)
Sometimes you just need a to-do list for yourself—not for work or class or the kids or the house or the pets or the spouse. Just for you. Before the holidays descend, I’ve made one for October. It’s 10 quick and easy things I want to do for myself every day this month. I’m calling … More To-Do List
Caught on tape: ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Watch a handful of boaters save a trapped and dying whale, who responds with literally awesome appreciation and joy.
This goes out to all you hardworking moms, multitasking dads, and thoughtful friends—with an extra special shout out to all you creative types fighting the uphill battle to live the dream. You are awesome. So awesome, in fact, that you deserve more than just one baby panda. You deserve five. Warning: This video may cause cuteness overload. Proceed … More Baby Pandas
It’s that time. The time of year worse than the whole of winter combined. When we’ve had it. With every synapse of our minds, every follicle of our skin, every phantom cell of our soul: We need Summer. But Summer is a flighty, uncaring temptress. She takes her damn time. She naps and adorns her hair and organized her closets. … More Soak It In
My friend Jen posted this “Life in a Day” video on Facebook the other day, and I found it breathtaking.
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