tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21239252Tue, 06 Mar 2018 23:48:56 +0000gratitudejoyrandomdaybookquotesabbathfffadventweekendprayersolitudeprojectlentsillyhealthsummer listpracticerhythmwordsadmincommunion"I hope you haven't been talking about anything too serious with this one."http://justabitofsilliness.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Dawn)Blogger215125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21239252.post-514961851988532421Sat, 14 May 2016 01:35:00 +00002016-05-13T18:47:58.531-07:00healthjoypracticesabbath I need a wing-back chair set near a sunny corner window. With a small table. Just large enough for my Jane Austen Action Figure, a small vase of flowers, and my cup of tea or glass of lemonade or finger of whiskey. Perhaps it has a shelf for a stack of books. A small drawer for note cards or an adult coloring book and pens/pencils. The chair needs a small pillow embroidered with, "Hairy Legs http://justabitofsilliness.blogspot.com/2016/05/things-i-need-gently-wafting-curtains.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dawn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21239252.post-6110299421493384140Wed, 02 Mar 2016 21:28:00 +00002016-03-02T13:30:10.284-08:00healthjoypracticeprayerrhythmCurrently, here is my work: Grieve Stretch what is tight and release what is bound Sit in the sunshine and listen to birds Watch the oxalis turn to follow the sun traverse the sky Drink water Learn to breathe deep and inhabit my body Drink sparkly water with lime Scrub and wash my dishes and floors and self with lovely-scented bubbles Paint, garden, sew, build, and cook new, delicious, healthy http://justabitofsilliness.blogspot.com/2016/03/job-requirements.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dawn)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21239252.post-6175817769985474904Thu, 21 Jan 2016 21:36:00 +00002016-01-21T13:36:44.441-08:00admin... Is this thing on? So. Yeah. Its been awhile. I guess blogging died sometime in 2014. I just want everyone to remember that I stopped blogging before it was cool. I need to get some Warby Parker glasses and start using more hashtags, I guess. Anyway. I'm not sure why I stopped. The past two years were full, and I may not have had the energy to blog with so much going on. I needed to live http://justabitofsilliness.blogspot.com/2016/01/tap-tap.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dawn)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21239252.post-5966492246409801873Mon, 02 Dec 2013 19:32:00 +00002013-12-02T11:32:49.142-08:00adventgratitudesabbathMy facebook post this morning:Well. Despite a surgery in the middle of things, we did our best for Fall: We carved pumpkins, roasted seeds, wore our giant afro wigs (several times). I watched my "fall movies" and listened to lots of bluegrass, folk, and jazz. I constructed a lopsided fall wreath for the door and made my first pumpkin spice mousse pie. We found a leaf bigger than my head and ran http://justabitofsilliness.blogspot.com/2013/12/well-that-was-fun.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dawn)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21239252.post-1262945874711145618Fri, 22 Nov 2013 18:29:00 +00002013-11-22T10:31:46.797-08:00fffWell. I haven't done one of these in awhile, so I thought I'd bust out a list of this weeks faves. New Girl* - Oh, we are enjoying this show. Funny! Quirky. Sweet. Like Friends,  but with an indie whimsicalness that we find charming. A lot of the bloggers I read were talking about this show the last two seasons, but as usual, I waited til a significant chunk were on Netflix before dipping my toehttp://justabitofsilliness.blogspot.com/2013/11/fake-friday-fave-five-gettin-schmidt-y.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dawn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21239252.post-3921323871168127629Wed, 13 Nov 2013 20:04:00 +00002013-11-13T12:04:04.519-08:00gratitudehealthjoyWell, my recovery comes right along. I get frustrated when I can't do things like put on a long-sleeved T-shirt or put my hair in a ponytail, or, you know, lift things. But when I consider that last month at this time I was bandaged, medicated, and stuck in a recliner 20 hours a day, I can't complain. We originally thought I'd be in that state even today, and then facing months of painful http://justabitofsilliness.blogspot.com/2013/11/miraculous-recovery.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dawn)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21239252.post-8121007205395186261Tue, 29 Oct 2013 20:43:00 +00002013-10-29T13:43:20.776-07:00gratitudejoyrhythmWell. Hello. It's been awhile. Again. I know, I know. This summer I had a job. And then I had surgery, and I'm just now feeling like I can type a bit each day. It's gloriously fall, which brings out the (terrible) poet in me. The light, the leaves, the air filled with spices and woodsmoke... I can't help myself. So, here I am again reveling in autumn's liturgy. The cinnamon broom on my hearth http://justabitofsilliness.blogspot.com/2013/10/first-post-surgery-post-gloriously-fall.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dawn)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21239252.post-741206974912759613Wed, 11 Sep 2013 18:30:00 +00002013-09-11T11:30:08.752-07:00communionjoysabbathMy head is full of church stuff, lately, so I'm going to write a few things I'm enjoying about this little church we've been attending. First up: old people.One of the key things MM and I are looking for in a church is an age mix. We think that people are healthiest when they get to mingle with a variety of people older and younger than them. We've been to too many churches where we were the http://justabitofsilliness.blogspot.com/2013/09/killer-old-people.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dawn)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21239252.post-2395825030417528756Tue, 10 Sep 2013 20:49:00 +00002013-09-10T13:49:23.053-07:00daybookgratitudejoysabbathFor today I am,Seeing... A bouquet of red roses. Deep red, and turning black as they age. They look velvety and rich.... Bookshelves full to bursting in the yoga/dance/TV room that we've transformed into "The Library" and later this week will transform again into "The Guest Room" when we host some sword friends from Australia.Hearing... The washing machine churning away at the couch slipcovers. http://justabitofsilliness.blogspot.com/2013/09/tuesdaybook-ektorp-edition.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dawn)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21239252.post-2678888220585692582Mon, 09 Sep 2013 18:33:00 +00002013-09-09T11:35:11.297-07:00gratitudehealthpracticeprayerquotesummer listThe Farmers Market stalls overflow with dahlias, peaches, tomatos, and zinnias. Our own garden alternates between droopy and crispy, and at 5pm, we cannot sit in any of the front rooms of our house for fear of melting into the furniture. These days are better fit for the lake, the park, and the pool than for the office or classroom. Oh, how I wish I could make a pitcher of lemonade and spend the http://justabitofsilliness.blogspot.com/2013/09/indian-summer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dawn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21239252.post-8496211024089612152Fri, 06 Sep 2013 02:06:00 +00002013-09-05T19:06:55.328-07:00joyrhythmThe evening breeze has picked up, and the backyard air cools at last. Autumn's coming in fits and starts. Some leaves are changing. A few geese are honking. But the peaches have not yet been replaced by apples, and its too hot to really enjoy a good meatloaf. Still, I bought a cart-load of school supplies the day before yesterday, and now five tiny backpacks stuffed with crayons, pencils, paper,http://justabitofsilliness.blogspot.com/2013/09/rushing-season.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dawn)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21239252.post-8273455909412586932Tue, 03 Sep 2013 23:08:00 +00002013-09-03T16:08:40.080-07:00gratitudejoysummer listHi friends. I'm back. Finished up my summer job on Friday. After a handful of transition meetings, I turned in my Nerd Badge and my boss took me to Chinese food for lunch. Delish! I'm glad I had this job. It made a universe of difference in our finances, and I was able to observe myself at an office job (which I haven't had in a couple of years) to see what I liked/didn't like, etc. Invaluable. http://justabitofsilliness.blogspot.com/2013/09/what-i-did-on-my-summer-vacation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dawn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21239252.post-5352782522228584939Sat, 15 Jun 2013 05:01:00 +00002013-06-14T22:04:42.687-07:00fffFriday Fave Five 1) My new Stanley travel mug. I just started a multi month contract working on-site at Fancy New Worksite. MM and I are not good about getting to bed on time. 6 am is not my friend. We are not even frenemies. We are just plain enemies. I don't care how beautiful and cool and peaceful the early morning is with your birds and your sunrises. I only care about tea and coffee. (MM http://justabitofsilliness.blogspot.com/2013/06/fake-friday-fave-five-i.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dawn)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21239252.post-4790993101956205782Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:50:00 +00002013-06-10T13:13:26.423-07:00communiongratitudejoypracticeprayerrhythmsabbathThe earth spins and dips and makes out its dance among the stars. I got a contract. It starts tomorrow. I got new shoes and khakis for work and have done my best Buddy the Elf impersonation: "I'm wearing Work Clothes!" I got an appointment to meet with an orthopedic surgeon about my torn rotator cuff. We've planned new daily and weekly rhythms for this new season, and have spent the last week http://justabitofsilliness.blogspot.com/2013/06/dancing-stars-and-cuisinart-ice-cream.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dawn)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21239252.post-3866508504215296279Mon, 20 May 2013 05:30:00 +00002013-05-19T22:30:22.918-07:00practicerhythmToday was Pentecost Sunday, and I missed the traditional commemorations that I've never actually had before. I missed the scarlet fabric draped over the cross and across the Table. I missed the red roses and geraniums and snapdragons at the base of the pulpit. The red, orange, and gold streamers spun from the pews to the ceiling, Holy Spirit fire blazing up to heaven and down to us. The songs andhttp://justabitofsilliness.blogspot.com/2013/05/wineskins.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dawn)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21239252.post-1687879075543334122Tue, 07 May 2013 18:59:00 +00002013-05-07T13:21:54.881-07:00practiceprayerVespers  -  The concrete steps radiate the heat of the day into my backside and bare feet. I glance down to see roly polys dawdling along the sidewalk and into the grass where bees bob from clover to clover, dodging water drops. Our old-timey fountain sprinkler shoots up from the lawn, a firework of gold in the setting sun.  The wings of tiny bugs also catch the light as they drift up from the http://justabitofsilliness.blogspot.com/2013/05/liturgy-of-hours.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dawn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21239252.post-8804260396388066467Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:11:00 +00002013-04-04T17:17:54.586-07:00randomA delicious rainy spring day here in Fake New Jersey. All the green looks SO green against the drippy skies. The last of the blooming trees (a bit of peach and the breathtaking dogwoods) shine out bright pinks and whites between the green and grey. I confess that, though I don't want TOO many of these rainy days, I hope for a couple more. A couple more days of daytime fires and soupmaking (cream http://justabitofsilliness.blogspot.com/2013/04/leave-thy-babbling.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dawn)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21239252.post-3393111473076908538Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:17:00 +00002013-03-25T14:17:18.417-07:00randomI woke up with curlier than usual hair, and when I dressed for my coffee date with a BFF I decided to put on a skirt and long johns instead of my usual jeans. I grabbed a scrumptious rumply scarf, and drove off to a new-to-me cafe. My usual test drink is cappuccino. I figure if the baristas can craft an excellent cappuccino, then the place must be alright. But since we went paleo and cut down ourhttp://justabitofsilliness.blogspot.com/2013/03/at-noon-day-i-will-complain-and-lament.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dawn)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21239252.post-1084438013451355647Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:03:00 +00002013-03-11T15:03:43.482-07:00randomGlorious spring today. Wow. The whole city bloomed last week. Not just trees, but gardens, parks, bushes, empty lots, fields by the freeway. The sun feels delicious, and my thoughts have turned to flip-flops, summer jewelry, flowy skirts, and tattoos. I always think of tatoos when the weather gets warm. I've decided what I want, finally. Sort of. I just need to figure out what it will look like http://justabitofsilliness.blogspot.com/2013/03/lunchbreak.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dawn)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21239252.post-8117780317418826234Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:14:00 +00002013-03-04T09:14:39.009-08:00daybookgratitudejoylentweekendIt's been awhile since I've done an actual daybook. Bless you folks for coming and reading my little weird posts. I will check out those resources for Downton this week! This weekend was good. A mix of rest, work, giving, and receiving. We had a Philosophy Breakfast that lasted til 2:00! And then ran errands, discovering a great gluten free pizza on the way. Sunday we took our first communion in http://justabitofsilliness.blogspot.com/2013/03/mondayboook-my-brownies-are-awesome.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dawn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21239252.post-6824007384560434371Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:33:00 +00002013-02-28T16:33:30.799-08:00What a weird month. Hasn't it been a weird month? The Pope resigned, you know. And last night in a blitz of pollen all the trees in my town burst into bud despite the dry, cold, weird February weather. I woke up with my lungs on fire, like I'd breathed second hand smoke all night. ~ ~ ~ Today @Pontifex sent his last tweet, made his last speach, and flew off in a helicopter to his new digs. http://justabitofsilliness.blogspot.com/2013/02/it-is-time-to-speak-of-popes-and-pizzas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dawn)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21239252.post-3738324091637437219Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:23:00 +00002013-02-12T13:23:47.380-08:00gratitude It's Thankful Tuesday, Pancake Day, and Abraham Lincoln's birthday. And a few other days, I'm sure. I will stick with things I'm thankful for:Pancakes. I don't know why I get so excited about this lame tradition, but I do. Here's a stack of our paleo pancakes (recipe): Made them crepe-style, and we had them with our friends' Amazing Jams. Soooo good. MM quipped this morning that I am a "http://justabitofsilliness.blogspot.com/2013/02/thankful-tuesday-oh-how-i-love-pancakes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dawn)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21239252.post-3392929281491280755Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:38:00 +00002013-02-11T15:38:07.575-08:00randomSausage soup simmers on the stove, a large load of darks whooshes its way through the Normal cycle, the fragrance of chai steams up from my cup and I write a few random thoughts, which seems to be the best I can do at blogging these days.~ ~ ~Lent starts Wednesday, and I still don't know what I'm going to give up or take on this year, but I am Very Excited about Pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. :D!!! http://justabitofsilliness.blogspot.com/2013/02/hey-hey-monday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dawn)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21239252.post-5355967600529487868Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:15:00 +00002013-02-08T10:15:24.833-08:00fffrandomHi folks. Still feeling quiet here. Processing away and working on lots of projects: ~ Updating my resume, cover letters, etc. And contacting references and starting the networking process for my job search. This whole sabbatical/going back to work process has been emotional. In our culture, so much of us is "defined" by what we do for a living. I'm pondering "vocation" a lot these days. http://justabitofsilliness.blogspot.com/2013/02/friday-random-projects.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dawn)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21239252.post-8129949276749294477Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:04:00 +00002013-02-05T11:04:09.905-08:00daybookgratitudewordsNOTE: I wrote this yesterday. But The Internet was broken in my house, so I couldn't post it. So. You know. Pretend. Well. Last week was a doozy. What started out as me getting locked out of my email account turned into us migrating all our websites and email accounts to a new host, restructuring said websites and blogs, and setting up a whole new way of managing our household. Phew! I have a http://justabitofsilliness.blogspot.com/2013/02/mondaybook-hello-world.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dawn)0