What is this site about? Who runs this site? Is contemplation right for me? The illusion of separation. The body, passivity and contentedness. How patience helps cultivate contentedness.

See? Thousands of dollars of post-secondary education at work, right there. Thursday, January 16, 2014. I am back in a totally non-zombie way. a bit crazy for a while there.

For as long as I can remember, I have been a writer. Words are my constant companion, my solace, my connection to humanity. I write because I must, but I also write to share a common experience. If one of my sentences makes you feel like you are not alone in this wide world, then I have done my job. Thank you, Kathy! .

Defeating perfectionism one day at a time. A blog about food, gardening, kids, geekiness and being 40 something in general. A guide to canning all those tomatoes. Sunday, December 11, 2011. This connection happened because of the internet, and really it all started with Wil Wheaton. Wheaton is pretty much a king of the internet, and through his tweets and blog posts I was introduced or re-introduced to some incredibly awesome things. And Hyperbole and a Half.

Our daughter Kamryn, who just turned six, had her first T-ball game today. After a grand total of 51 at-bats among all players, her team lost 27-24, victims of a smaller roster. The batter hits the ball, the ball dribb.

Oh how I enjoyed the 1. WHA? October 11, 2013.