When I was a little girl, my standard response to the question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" was Wonder Woman. This was at the height of the character's popularity. I loved her on TV (yes, I'm dating myself) and in comics. She could do anything, and of course she was …
November Gratitude: Thankful For The Mundane Moments
It was a typical Thursday at work. My cases finished quite early, and after a leisurely lunch (an unusual occurrence in my line of work) chatting with colleagues in the lounge, I was asked to give a couple more brief anesthetics in the cardiac clinic. Usually doing "safari anesthesia" for those …
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Decidedly Non-Minimalist But Purposeful Packing
I've been trying to incorporate ideas of minimalism into my life for a while now. My closet is smaller, I remove one chotchke from the hallway shelves every time I pass, I only buy books on rare occasions... But I draw the line at traveling with only a carry-on bag. Many friends boast (or even …
An Outdoor Preschool Inspires Me to Unplug
With our undulating work schedules, we had the ability add a new activity for our daughter two half-days a week: The Child's Element, a completely outdoor "forest school" for 3-6 year old children. The classes are held in one of Salt Lake City's local canyons, a reasonable drive from …
Enjoying Simple Pleasures… Again
It's berry season, and I 'm reminded of a post I wrote back in the fall of 2014. I was struggling to feel "myself" and remember gratitude as I dealt with infertility. It is a favorite piece of mine that didn't get a lot of reads, so I'm resharing it today. The idea of noticing simple pleasures for …
Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend?
Dear Daughter, It’s coming up on 25 years since I first went on a date with your dad, and it's been 21 years since he gave me a diamond engagement ring. I still have it, but I don’t wear it all the time, now that my knuckles swell past its size. And that’s the thing: it’s just a symbol, something …