Author Archives: Lindsay

Woodstock, Vermont: a place for us to call “home”

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Lindsay

“Home is both the beginning and the end. Home is not a sentimental concept at all, but an inner compass and a North Star at the same time. It is a metaphor for the soul.” —Richard Rohr We are moving … Continue reading →

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allowing myself to wonder

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Lindsay

When you fail at your religion, what do you do? Where do you go from there? These questions are ones I’ve sought to answer over the past decade and a half. I used to think there were two options: be … Continue reading →

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the summer of 1992

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Lindsay

I’ve been thinking a lot lately (roughly the past 10 years) about religion, faith, spirituality, and all the many twists and turns that my own personal journey has taken over my lifetime. After spending a good 8 years deconstructing all … Continue reading →

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Leaving 2016 with these thoughts on relationships

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Lindsay

Humans need each other. Emotionally, spiritually, neuro-biologically, and physically we need to have meaningful relationships in order to be healthy. Learning how to meaningfully connect with others will continue to be a lifelong journey for me. I’ve spent the past … Continue reading →

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We are not lost.

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Lindsay

Life has some elements that feel uncertain right now; mainly the house we rent is for sale, so we need to find another place soon. This can be a real challenge when you’re looking in a certain price range in … Continue reading →

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“Imagine all the people living life in peace.”

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Lindsay

I started writing these thoughts before the recent tragedy in Paris; my heart grieves with all affected. I hope that we can move toward a world of love, empathy, peace, and authenticity. I dream of a world where we focus … Continue reading →

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Memory Lane…

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Lindsay

Summer of 2009. We were camping in a small backpacking tent surrounded by large, hunting lions. They were so loud that their roars shook the ground beneath us. Surprising to me was the discovery that the powerful, loud roars weren’t … Continue reading →

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hold onto love.

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Lindsay

Friday I’m in love. With Bangkok. With Thailand. With my family. With new adventures. With pushing myself beyond what I used to think I was capable of doing. With knowing that inner growth has been inspired by motherhood. Ten and … Continue reading →

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Why it’s worth a difficult day of traveling…

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Lindsay

Two days ago was a doozy. Picture violent fits on a tiny airplane. Picture little pals screaming and spitting and yelling at well-meaning strangers (flight attendants, taxi drivers, and anyone who looked in our direction, generally). Picture a long day … Continue reading →

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The Quest for the Funarium

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Lindsay

Today I woke up a tad nervous. Here we were in Bangkok with a week sprawled out in front of us during which Collin would be working all day every day. I started thinking, “I’ve got two tiny pals, and … Continue reading →

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