Morning Report: Nap Continues for Koi
The koi will continue their rest through the winter and we’ll look forward to seeing them again in spring. Spring arrives Thursday, March 20. It is the end of my […]
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Morning Report: Ice Follies
Karl and I created a backyard ice rink on our small lily pond yesterday. Our rink design includes a mama rink, baby rink, and loop inclusive of both rinks. We
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Getting to the New Normal – Holy Family
“I think the new normal is going to be good… it’s just hard getting there,” I said this weekend after breaking down in tears, while sitting with my husband and
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Adjusting to the New Normal
“We got through the day,” said at the Christmas dinner table yesterday, echoes my feeling. We celebrated the Christmas holiday (Christmas eve and day) with family and friends and told
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Morning Report: Holiday Grief & Cheer
Home for the Holidays I was this past week, in North Syracuse, NY. We closed the sale on the family home there, and now remaining is a simple gravesite where
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Reconnecting with Our Roots
In the process of managing a family estate, we often bump into our old, old roots. We are reminded of our personal history, the people who brought us into being,
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A Thoughtful Leave-taking
When you have the opportunity to take-leave of your family home, consider how contemplative moving-through-the-home might offer opportunities for healing and closure. Letting-go of a family home is part of
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Morning Report: Respite for the Nation
It’s a sobering morning, walking with my morning coffee in the garden and letting the conversations and presentations of the last two days continue to percolate in my consciousness. I