I'm a little tired of being thoughtful and knee-deep in everyone's opinions, sources, controversy, and blah. I could to switch to something more solid like a book, but sometimes I just don't have the energy or it doesn't feel relevant. Here are five things helping me to think about, giving me peace in, and adding … Continue reading {Whole}listical (4.23.20)
"Why is Coronavirus ruining my life?" My eight year old put it very succinctly. I could have told him about why we're staying home, or how stuff just happens sometimes, or that how we can learn to be here together a little better. But I didn't. For better or for worse, I let his question … Continue reading The Not-knowing {Notes from the Kind Side}
I don't know about you, but I've been struggling to get things done. I've felt the responsibility to write, but I've had none of the words. I've felt the necessity of exercise, but little of the energy to do so. I've been dragging myself from one news source to another and filling the cracks with … Continue reading Waiting vs Growing {Notes from the Kind Side}
Erika Shirk 