Been Surprised by Love

Sep 13, 13 Been Surprised by Love

Posted by in Family, Poetry

Since I first brought her home, Been surprised by the intensity of my love. I didn’t know I could love that deeply. When she was little and would get hurt, Been surprised by the sickness in the pit of my stomach. Now she is living on her own, Been surprised by the sense of well-being since she is home visiting. I didn’t...

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Calabacitas

Sep 12, 13 Calabacitas

Posted by in Foodie

I first tried this side dish at a little restaurant in Albuquerque in the late 80’s. I am not sure whether it is a regional dish or if it was unique to this restaurant, but I experimented and came up with my own version. It’s a summer favorite in my family, served with beans and a main dish like tacos or enchiladas, or...

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Patch of Blue

Sep 11, 13 Patch of Blue

Posted by in Art

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Leadership Starts in Kindergarten

Sep 09, 13 Leadership Starts in Kindergarten

Posted by in Dear Diary, Family, Our Story

When my 4-year old twins, Emerson and Xander, were in kindergarten I got to visit their classroom.  I noticed how many of the challenges we see in leadership teams have roots early on in the kindergarten classroom.  I have to say, my children’s teacher was brilliant.  I watched her blend great facilitation, inquiry, and...

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Back to School

Sep 05, 13 Back to School

Posted by in Dear Diary

I don’t know about you but I feel an impending doom as we go back to school.  I loved having my kids with me this summer.  They are just so happy.  I feel like we got into a groove when we were traveling and it was good for them.  Since we got home, we have let them watch too much TV and be on their ipods way too much, but I...

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