Tag Archives: comfort

#58: Tour the Basilica

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Stef

During my first visit to the city I now call home, I participated in a bus tour that drove past various landmarks and popular destinations.  As I saw sculpture gardens, art museums, theaters, and other well-known sites, I remember telling … Continue reading →

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Oooohhhh, aaaaahhhhh….

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Stef

Some women like to spend their money on clothes and shoes.  Other women prefer to purchase jewelry or décor.  I choose to spend my cash not on fancy things, but on lovely experiences (like yoga and massage).  Today I received … Continue reading →

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Peace

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Stef

Newton’s Third Law of Motion states: “To every action there is always an equal and opposite reaction.” It heartens me to know that amid unspeakable sadness and devastating loss, an equally powerful and comprehensive presence of love and compassion will … Continue reading →

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WFH

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Stef

Today I worked from home.  I don’t do this very often (once every 3-4 months or so), but occasionally spending a day in my home office instead of my city office is a nice way to shake up routines, give … Continue reading →

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A gentle sigh

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Stef

This evening I took a slightly different route on my post-work walk, and passed by a rather inviting swing: Though I was only halfway finished with my exercise, I simply couldn’t resist the lure of the suspended seat. So I … Continue reading →

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Making the best of it

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Stef

A little over a month ago I wrote about how the city favorably responded to an unfortunate situation; namely, the removal of a certain kind of tree in all public spaces (due to an insect infestation). The beetle the city … Continue reading →

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Freedom from formality

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Stef

This week (and next) my company is allowing all of us to wear “casual” clothes every day.  This treat is usually reserved for Fridays only; but for 2 weeks in the summer (usually the week of and the week before … Continue reading →

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Mama’s boy

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Stef

In the grocery store this morning, a toddler (probably somewhere between 1-2 years old) was sitting in the front of a cart, looking very unhappy.  He had his arms outstretched, and was making whiny/grunting noises – clearly indicating he wanted … Continue reading →

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Date night

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Stef

This afternoon/evening my sweetie and I went downtown, did a bit of shopping, and had a bite to eat.  And while all of these events were fine – the browsing was interesting, the food was tasty, the weather was agreeable … Continue reading →

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Sweater tights

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Stef

Once upon a time, I used to not wear dresses. There are a whole host of reasons why, but most of them aren’t terribly interesting (or relevant for today’s post). The point is, I used to not wear dresses – … Continue reading →

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