Monthly Archives: May 2011

Irony

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Stef

An empty box currently sits on my cluttered desk. (The items on my messy desk are as follows: the empty box, which is sitting on top of a page from a magazine that I want to file.  Moving clockwise there … Continue reading →

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Numbers bring it all together

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Stef

Occurrence #1. This morning I was responding to comments on this blog (thank you to all who read these posts, and another thank you to those who engage by sharing your thoughts in this space; I very much appreciate and … Continue reading →

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Lessons in generosity

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Stef

This afternoon I went to a yoga class at a meditation center that I sometimes visit.  As the session came to a close, the teacher stated that the center runs entirely on a donation basis, and then explained the concepts … Continue reading →

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My feet, his feet

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Stef

Early this morning I sat on the floor of my closet to put my socks on my feet.  As I was about to stand back up I looked up, and saw this: My sweetie – what a cutie. With such … Continue reading →

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Blushing teenage boys

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Stef

School is winding to a close for students in the city.  As a result, kids are staring to be out and about during weekdays.  With no summer schedules or routines yet in place, youth are finding ways to fill their … Continue reading →

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Pleasure amid work

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Stef

Today was a wildly productive – and yet still balanced – day for me.  I went to a yoga class (pleasure), did many loads of laundry (work), took a lovely walk outside (pleasure), weeded the landscape (work), caught up on … Continue reading →

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Boogie Woogie Bugle Girl

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Stef

This afternoon, a colleague/friend and I took a walk around the city.  We spent around an hour together catching up, discussing various topics, and enjoying some healthy movement at the same time. Two women who walk fast can cover a … Continue reading →

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The cookie man

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Stef

On my walk from the parking garage to the office, I pass by a plethora of restaurants and stores.  One shop is comprised of a 4’ counter where a single man makes and sells muffins and doughnuts in the morning, … Continue reading →

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Ordinary

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Stef

Today was a perfectly average day.  I woke early, dressed myself in business attire and make-up, commuted downtown, drank coffee, pushed papers, read and composed work emails, had meetings, created project plans, interacted with colleagues, rode elevators and escalators and … Continue reading →

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What’s the big deal?

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Stef

This morning I went to yoga, then made a quick stop at the grocery store on my way home.  As I got out of my car, I saw this: I laughed out loud.  The pup looked very serious, like he … Continue reading →

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