Thoughtful Reflections

This Old Blog

2018-07-23T08:24:00.003-04:00

Revisiting this old blog feels like visiting a town once alive and bustling now ghostly. In the same breath, like running across a dear old friend that knows you almost as much as you know yourself. This space served me once as an outlet for growth, healing and connecting with the world. I turn to it now as a "safe" familiar place to see the world through.

Authenticity

2018-07-16T15:53:00.000-04:00

Some Thoughts on Authenticity:

In the groups (circles) I'm part of/frequent, we talk about (muse) a lot about authenticity and being authentic. My New Year's Resolution was to be more authentic in the way I live. I find that if I follow a path of authenticity, I live a more fluid life. Not necessarily devoid of hardship and suffering, but the ebbs and flows of life are much easier to easier to handle. Being authentic comes down to knowing oneself and living, always, from that place.

Dona Nobis Pacem

2013-11-04T15:03:00.002-05:00

2 Years Old

2013-02-27T16:57:00.001-05:00


From This

To This

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I'm in awe of him everyday!

Just Getting Something Down

2013-02-23T23:54:00.000-05:00

In an attempt to get my creative juices flowing, I made a pact with a fellow blogger to have a post up by the end of today. After such a long leave of absence I have NO idea what to write about I just know that I want to get something down.

I've wanted to come back to this outlet ( the blog) for awhile, but life keeps getting in the way. This is not necessarily a bad thing --being a mother to a 2 year old little boy is the best thing that has ever happened to me, but it doesn't leave much time for putting a pen to paper. Plus, I don't/didn't want this space to become solely about my journey as a mother. That is important, but possibly it's for another venue.

So here, hopefully not as sporadically as I have been, though not as diligently as I once did--I will post about whatever comes to mind. (I'm hoping--mostly thoughtful-- hence the title)

Tonight what comes to mind is MadMen. How could I have waited so long to watch this addicting show. Five seasons in the past two months and now withdrawal -- counting the days until April when season six premiers.

And there you have it -- end post.

Dona Nobis Pacem

2012-11-04T01:12:00.000-04:00

Peace

2011-11-04T12:11:00.002-04:00

BlogBlast4Peace

Wordless Wednesday

2011-11-02T22:48:00.001-04:00

Hello Out There.....

2011-09-17T23:21:00.002-04:00

It feels like the blogging community has been through an apocalypse and not many bloggers are left alive. Come out, come out where ever you are!

Almost Fall?

2011-09-16T13:12:00.002-04:00

I truly cannot believe that Fall is almost here. What happened to Summer? No, really what happened to Winter, Spring, and Summer?

My first months of motherhood have gone by so fast. Most of of the time has been spent in a haze gooing and gaaing with my son.

Also, losing my memory! Mommy brain makes it so I never remember anything. Seriously, I feel that my mind ( once a steel trap) is now like a worn piece of tape that nothing will stick to!

So, anyway, what was I talking about? Oh yes, Fall! Though it crept up on me, I'm glad it's here! It brings fun things: pumpkin recipes, colder weather, Ollie's first Halloween and Thanksgiving, and so much more!

I'm excited!

Ollie's Favorite Song!

2011-06-26T21:13:00.001-04:00

Watch "Toes - Zac Brown Band Lyrics" on YouTube

It's true, if I don't play it in the car he gets super upset! So cute!

Vote for Ollie!

2011-05-30T23:21:00.005-04:00

Pretty please! I've done an incredibly annoying parent thing.... I think Oliver is the cutest baby, so I've entered him in the Parents magazine cover contest! Please go here and vote for him this week! I think you can vote once a day! :) Thanks in advance!!!

Today's Note

2011-05-18T08:19:00.004-04:00

How you feel, Jessica, is more important than anything else.

And this is something you get to choose, moment by moment.

Supercoolhappy works for me,
The Universe

How you feel, Jessica, is more important than anything else.

A great reminder of something we tend to forget in the busyness of everyday.

You can sign up for your notes, here!

Don't Really Have Anything to Say....

2011-05-17T14:25:00.002-04:00

but this guy is a total sleazebag! Honestly it's not really a surprise that Arnold Schwarzenegeer fathered a love child with a member of his staff, is it?

Today, I Like This

2011-05-16T15:26:00.001-04:00

and, evidently, so does Oliver ....this morning it was the only thing that would keep him from crying!

My First Mother's Day!

2011-05-08T22:50:00.003-04:00

Spent all day with my smiley happy baby! What more could I ask for?! Still crazy to me that I'm a mom. It hasn't fully sunk in yet! Here is a great article on Mother's Day, by Phyllis Chesler. This paragraph, especially, speaks to me.

Female motherhood is both a sacred undertaking and a sacred experience. Becoming a mother—giving birth to or raising another precious human being—changes you as nothing else can. You are pitched, head-long and feet-first into a parallel universe, a new way of life, a craft, a passion which tempers and deepens all those who engage in it.

Happy Mother's Day!

Remembering Savta

2011-05-06T21:25:00.002-04:00

A tribute to my Grandmother who passed away in September of 08. A slide show put together by my aunt and perfect for Mother's Day. I miss my Savta, and wish that Oliver could have met her, but sometimes I get the feeling he already has!

3 Months Old!

2011-05-05T23:12:00.006-04:00

Today, Ollie is three months old! I can't believe it! These last few months have gone so fast, but in most ways it feels like he's been here forever. A lot of good life changes going on! :) I saw/ heard his first "real" laugh yesterday...It might have been the most amazing thing I have ever heard. He must think I'm nuts.... I started to cry...and for the rest of the day I went to ALL lengths to make him laugh again. I can already tell I'm going to annoy this boy!

Blogging

2011-05-04T22:48:00.002-04:00

I miss it. Having this outlet to write was so nice. I just may take it up again. Now, though, unfortunately social networking is taking over. Not many people are blogging. It's sad to me because blogging, in many cases, promotes real conversations about real issues. Friends and connections are made, and not at a superficial level. Oh well, I suppose there are a few of you still out there! :)

4 Weeks Old

2011-03-05T14:53:00.002-05:00

He's here---Oliver Hill was born February 5th at 11:16 AM, after 34 hours of labor that ultimately resulted in an unplanned C-section. I cannot believe that my little boy joined the world ONLY 4 weeks ago! It seems like he's been here forever! I am already learning so much from him!

Today

2011-01-12T13:00:00.002-05:00

I'm 37 weeks and one day pregnant.
I've been snowed/iced in for 3 days.
Going a tad, nah, majorly stir crazy!

Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi

2010-11-13T10:51:00.003-05:00

While reading Transit Notes, I came across this prayer. Beautiful! Perfect words to live by; regardless of one's faith or personal theological beliefs.

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is discord, unity;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is error, truth;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is sadness, joy;
Where there is darkness, light.

O Divine Master, grant that
I may not so much seek
To be consoled as to console;
To be understood as to understand;
To be loved as to love.

For it is in the giving that we receive;
It is in the pardoning that we are pardoned;
It is in the dying that we are born to eternal life.

Dona Nobis Pacem

2010-11-04T00:00:00.001-04:00

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This is Awesome!

2010-10-05T15:41:00.001-04:00

Mick Jagger Chants With Buddhist Monks In Laos

RTT News, Sept 26, 2010

Luang Prabang, Laos -- Mick Jagger took some time far out of the spotlight with a recent trip to Luang Prabang, Laos. According to a new report from Britain's The Sun, the Rolling Stones legend sequestered himself in a hotel for a period of deep meditation.

"Mick booked two rooms in the hotel - one for himself, the other for his luggage," a source close to the singer told The Sun. "His room boasts the best view overlooking the mountains and Phousi Temple. But he then blacked out all the windows, even though the hotel is in a remote location and away from prying eyes. He clearly wanted to be at one with himself."

The source adds: "Mick used the trip to regenerate himself. He spent hours with monks in the temples and chanted with them. He practices Buddhism and meditation every day. He says it's the first thing he does when he gets up in the morning."

In the meantime, rumors continue to circulate that the Stones are planning their farewell tour. In a recent interview with Le Parisien, drummer Charlie Watts says the band will hit the road as soon as Mick and Keith Richards are up for it.

"We will resume playing whenever Mick and Keith get bored. At the moment, they're having a good time," Watts said.

Taken from here

RIP-Lola the Mouse

2010-09-09T12:03:00.002-04:00

Remember Lola? She was a cute little mouse that came into my life about a year ago.

Yesterday she had to be put down-- ending her suffering from an aggressive form of cancer.

Poor Lo, I'll remember her fondly.