Slowing Way Down
In the meantime, connecting with real people, in real time, in real life seems like the most important thing. Even when it’s mundane. Laundry, dishes, cooking, rocking. Mundane doesn’t mean it’s unimportant. It’s just part of life.
Signs of Spring
We move along in life using our unique set of characteristics and abilities. We mostly don’t even have to think about how we do what we do. We just do it. When life shakes us up, some of the old skills and talents either stop working or don’t work under the new circumstances.
Oh Babies!
Hanging out with newborns is a great way to slow down, do the basics, and pay attention to what’s important. In this case, to appreciate how precious life is. Other important things: diapers, laundry, food, sleep—and maybe a bit of humor.
New Lives
Our middle kid gave birth to twins—a boy and a girl—on January 27, 2026. And I’m thinking nothing will ever be the same again.
