As the belly bump gets bigger and bigger (who am I kidding, it's no "bump" -- at 32 weeks it's more like I'm hiding a pumpkin under my shirt), I've had a couple of people recently ask me why I am choosing (for the seconds time) to have a natural childbirth. There are so many "amazing" drugs out there -- why wouldn't I choose to make my experience less painful? In discussing this with our midwife, she had a really cool take on it. I'm paraphrasing, but in essence she shared... People want to FEEL their lives. Why do we run marathons? Climb mountains? Learn how to paint? Because we have the …
Archives for October 2011
Breakfast of (Hula Hoop) Champions
Eating Froot Loops is like eating candy for breakfast. Shocking then, why I love them so. …
Steve Jobs: Breaker of the Rules That Don’t Exist
Who said computers were too complicated for regular folks? Who said an electronic device can't be powerful and beautiful? Who said no one would pay for digital music? Who said Grandma couldn't make her own movies? Who said a single person couldn't change the world? …
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I Wish You…Enough
Do you find yourself chasing the next thing, hoping that you will find happiness there - as opposed to where you are right now? It's time to stop the chase. …
How to Live a Better Story
Once upon a time... Ever notice that all the good stories seem to start that way? (With the notable exception of “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...”) Have you ever thought of your life as a story? And more importantly, is it a good one? …
Hopscotchtape
[ Colored pencil on paper, 9.5 x 12 inches. The original drawing is available for sale. ] …