"It's not personal. Whatever is happening is not about you, it's about someone else's journey." I have heard many people say that 2016 seems to be shaping up to be a really weird year. Firstly, a lot of high-profile, much-loved celebrities have passed away. Secondly, the US presidential campaign has been a gong show so… Continue reading 2016 so far…8 ways to stay sane
the house that zen built
This is our house. We bought it in 2001, unfinished, and set out on a grand adventure of combining our family and raising the kids to the wonderful young adults they are today. We married in the yard in 2005 among family and friends. We have three pets buried in the front corner near the… Continue reading the house that zen built
loosen your grip
I have been doing a lot of cleaning lately. We sold our house, and that in itself is a ton of work. But I have also been cleaning a friend’s place every other week. The fact that this blog is called Zen of Vacuuming is your first clue that cleaning is not a chore for… Continue reading loosen your grip
my anxiety disorder = happy ending
You would never guess, when you meet me for the first time, that I have an anxiety disorder. I wasn’t even aware of it until my doctor explained it to me. I had gone to see him for my annual checkup in 2009, and had mentioned that I had experienced a frightening experience on a… Continue reading my anxiety disorder = happy ending