Tag Archives: Traditions
The Tree
My mother died at almost 95, and I needed to walk to the tree. That’s what my son would say after we planted a Texas redbud in Riverside Park 18 years ago. His father had died two years before, when … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, Reflections
Tagged active listening, bereavement, communication, conversation, death, divorce, emotions, faith, family, friends, Gardening, gratitude, Grief, happines, healing, loneliness, mindfulness, opportunities, relationships, respect, self care, terminally ill, Texas redbud, Traditions
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Managing the holiday rollercoaster … Emotional honesty
Ask yourself, “What am I feeling?” You may know you feel “bad,” but are you specifically feeling sad to not see your grandmother — or your grandchildren? Anxious about being alone for the holidays? Guilty that you’re not at all upset that … Continue reading
Posted in Reflections
Tagged Christmas, death, divorce, emotions, faith, family, friends, gratitude, Grief, happines, holiday blues, holidays, loneliness, mental illness, mindfulness, opportunities, Quarantine, relationships, self care, tough conversations, tradition, Traditions, transition
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Managing the holiday rollercoaster …Holiday Meals
Set aside assumptions about what the holidays and holiday meals “have to” look like. Always felt that stuffing AND sweet potatoes AND mashed potatoes AND dinner rolls was a bit much? Now’s your chance to scale back, especially if you … Continue reading
Posted in Kitchen Adventures, Reflections
Tagged Christmas, colorful, dinner, farmers market, freshness, Fruit, grocery shopping, holiday dinner, holidays, leafy greens, nutrition, produce, seasonal, smell, take-out, takeaway, Traditions, vegetables
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Meal Appreciation
Comical Explanation
