Category Archives: family

A Place to Call Home (part II)

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Lindsay

I went out walking in the woods today in the rain. I felt like the main character of a fairy tale. My heart was bursting with wonder and curiosity. After living in a Mediterranean climate that has been in an … Continue reading →

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Transcendent Love

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Lindsay

Continuing the chronicles of my spiritual journey… Last August, I took a course that I absolutely loved. It was an introduction to a contemplative educational philosophy, and it required a lot of inner work and reflection. At the center of … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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Senya and Juniper in Thailand

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Lindsay

Having Senya and Juniper along for this trip is extremely fun. I wasn’t sure what it would be like to have Senya in a developing country. Junes, I knew, would be fine. She’s so laid back, friendly, and small enough … Continue reading →

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Live from Bangkok, it’s Saturday morning!

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Lindsay

Collin gave me the gift of a few hours to myself to roam Sukumvit (the neighborhood of Bangkok where we are staying). Sukumvit is the perfect little place for us. It’s quieter than Lumpini or the other parts of the … Continue reading →

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The days of Sen

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Lindsay

2 years ago, I was a mom, but my role was extremely different than it is now. I was working full-time, in graduate school full-time, and then trying to be an involved mother whenever possible. Collin was the primary caregiver … Continue reading →

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