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Swimming Routine: What I’m Trying
I’m finally going to build in regular exercise into my life. Fingers crossed it will stick! If I can pull it off, it will be the first time I’ve had regular exercise in my life since COVID started. Oy! Instead of running, this time I’m going to try and fit in a swimming routine.
I was on the swim team in high school, as well as for a semester in college when I was studying at the University of New Rochelle for an honors semester focused on gender studies. But it has been decades since I have swum actual laps in a 25-yard pool.
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New Podcast Episode: Taking Care of Ourselves and Others During Difficult Times
Katherine and I decided to pause the topic we had scheduled and instead focus on taking care of ourselves and others during difficult times. It’s really hard right now, y’all! And we recorded this episode even before Haiti was struck with a new wave of sadness and before New Orleans was evacuating.
We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., positive family dynamics, good haircuts, new jobs, and children learning to ride bikes!). Then we shift into Today’s Topic focused taking care of ourselves and others during difficult times. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks (taking care of teachers and conversations about faith). Finally, we close … Read More
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How to Talk to Children About Afghanistan
My heart had already been in a place of despair these past couple of weeks as I’ve been thinking about the world collapsing. And then I heard news of what is happening in Afghanistan. My heart breaks for the people of Afghanistan. I’ve been thinking a lot about how to talk to elementary aged children about what’s happening in Afghanistan.
I’m in this very complicated place of wanting to raise children who have empathy for others and are committed to fighting for justice. And yet I also want them to enjoy their childhoods before the world truly collapses around them. My children are 10 and 8.
I decided … Read More