Author Archives: Michelle O'Neil

Riley has been busy at clay class. What this girl does with big old hunks of clay, given a two hour time block to create! She explores textures, and shapes and comes up with things uniquely her own. Yesterday, she brought home two new pieces. The … Continue reading →

I just did a meditation, and the message I received was, ~You don’t have to figure it all out~ Isn’t that great? Because I’ve sort of been living my life, feeling like I do. But I don’t. Neither do you.

I heard the most beautiful interview yesterday on Oprah’s channel 156, XM radio. She does a soul series and covers spiritual matters way more in depth than she can on her television show. Anyway…she asked Buddhist Monk Thich Naht Hahn (author of many … Continue reading →

The young cashier guy with the reddish hair at Whole Foods was bored. It was around 9PM. One hour ’til he would get to go home or wherever he was headed on Saturday night. I breezed through his line,with last minute Valentine’s for the … Continue reading →

Today at church it was Todd, Riley, me and Seth in a row, in that order. Early in the service Riley asked to change seats with me. “Why? Can’t you see?” I asked her. “It’s Valentine’s day, and you should … Continue reading →

Won’t you?  You know how clever you are. Besides, you might get a little something for your own four legged friend in the deal.

This week’s educational field trip(weather permitting) will be to the shelter depicted above. Riley is over the moon with excitement. Her passion for cats is intense, and we will learn all about how this no-kill shelter operates.    I’ve promised not to return with another … Continue reading →

PANDAS. Not the kind Seth has, the other kind.

I surrender. I forgive you. I forgive me. I am ready to let go. Standing in church today, hands folded over my heart, I close my eyes and sing the song. My heart has been raw since I lost my … Continue reading →

Last night we got to breathe in Sweet Honey in the Rock air. Do I go on and on about it? Are there really any words? Imagine a lifetime of creative genius, and then multiply it by 6, and then let the whole … Continue reading →

One of the thrills of my blogging career was when Carol Maillard, member of Sweet Honey in the Rock, left a comment on my blog after I wrote about their concert back when we lived in Lynchburg, Va. I love this group … Continue reading →

“And It’s All Your Fault. love.” I love it when it’s all my fault. Congratulations to the Link family on your new family member, Flicka.

Seth really never knew how much he hated school until his sister got to stay home. Now it’s nothin’ but attitude as we send him off in the morning.  The outright glares he gives me. Nobody knows the trouble he’s seen. Nobody … Continue reading →

Love. Love. Love. Love. Love. Know that you are loved.   I could not be more excited about my friend’s new on-line presence.    This dear, dear friend, has been a constant source of love and support over the last 16 … Continue reading →

Over at Hopeful Parents today you can take as long as you want.