Tag Archives: holiday

#19: Buy Cookie Cart cookies

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Stef

As a young girl I spent several years in Girl Scout Troop #247.  (Don’t ask me how I can remember that number when I forget so many other details of my life; it’s funny what items stick in a person’s … Continue reading →

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#2: Attend the Minneapolis May Day Parade

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Stef

In addition to offering a plethora of museums, sporting events, and year-round outdoor activities, Minneapolis is also home to more eclectic groups and events, such one of the largest Fringe Festival in the world, the annual naming of a dairy … Continue reading →

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Yoga wisdom, yoga love

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Stef

In yoga class today, the teacher explained, “You don’t need to chase all over the place looking for love – all you need to do is increase the love that is already inside of you.  It’s been there all along … Continue reading →

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Intention, compassion, love

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Stef

While commuting to work this morning, I passed a homeless man.  As I walked by, I made gentle eye contact and gave him a faint smile.  (As I have mentioned before, I try to smile at people I pass by … Continue reading →

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Precious gifts

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Stef

When on vacation, I adhere to the same general routines that I employ in my ‘regular’ daily life.  I wake at the same early hour, complete morning yoga and meditation, continue to eat healthfully, engage in daily physical exercise, etc. … Continue reading →

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Start of the season

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Stef

Yesterday afternoon the first holiday cards of the season arrived in our mailbox.  As I opened each envelope, I smiled at the friendly faces grinning up at me from the photo cards, and at the personal messages written specifically for … Continue reading →

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Thanks

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Stef

Thanksgiving Day is a natural time for many Americans to pause, and reflect on all of the things they have in their lives to ‘smile about’ (i.e., be grateful for).  As I sit in my in-laws home, surrounded by family … Continue reading →

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Costume commentary

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Stef

Halloween night is an enjoyable evening for me: I like seeing the kids come to the door all dressed up and excited, and I have fun tossing candy into their pails and pillowcases.  I always buy waaaay too many treats, … Continue reading →

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Holiday habit

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Stef

I don’t have many traditions in my life.  Thanksgiving, Christmas, birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Easter, New Year’s, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Halloween… all of these events look different for me from one year to the next.  And for the most part, … Continue reading →

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“My” kids

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Stef

Every Thursday morning I volunteer at my local elementary school.  I meet one-on-one with a handful of students for my first 30 minutes in the building, then teach a “supplemental lesson” (of my own design) to a second-grade class.  Last … Continue reading →

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