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Parable: Potential of Money

"Money could buy you a house, but it can't buy you a home. Money can buy you a bed, but it can't buy you rest. Money could buy you food, but it can't buy you an appetite. Money can buy you information, but it can't buy you wisdom. Money can buy you … [Read more...]

Blog: In the Noise

When I first began to believe that this city girl could move to the country, it was because the noise had started to feel louder. Not just traffic or machinery, but the constant grab for attention. The movement of more. More to do. More to manage. … [Read more...]

Raising and Praising Children

I had an interesting experience a number of years ago. I did a show for an hour special for PBS on what I call moral imagination, in which I tried to share a whole bunch of different lessons that people could incorporate into their daily lives, and … [Read more...]

Blog: What May Brings

I'm amazed by the busyness that May brings. This month is filled with transitions and changes, not only in the landscape as vibrant shades of green replace the cold, barren months, but also in our household, daily rhythms, and even in the growth of … [Read more...]

Blog: Over the Hill, Rachael Jones

Last week, I turned 50, and I got a card that said, “Over the hill.” And honestly, it struck me as a surprisingly wise phrase. Not dreary. Not discouraging. Just a gentle reminder that maybe this is the season to cruise. Many (many, many) moons … [Read more...]

Blog: Abide.

I’m not ashamed to admit it—we’re still hibernating. Slow movements. Unhurried thoughts. Careful planning paired with a surprising amount of rest. Days that feel locked in, full of pauses and waiting. We aren’t rushing the planning this year. … [Read more...]

Feature: For Sale, Christopher Chenoweth

Many years ago, I was waiting for my car to have an oil change. During times like this, you read anything to pass the time. On the table was a complimentary real estate magazine, and I was flipping through its property photos. I noticed a 5,499-acre … [Read more...]

Blog: Long Winter Stretch

Another inside day—I don’t mind. The kids are bouncing off the walls between their studies, eagerly planning their sledding adventures once we reach that foot they’ve predicted. But for now, we’re tucked inside, where the warmth of home hums along … [Read more...]

Feature: Good Advice

Compiled by Melissa Kirsch for the Morning Newsletter from the NY Times I try to follow the maxim “all unsolicited advice is self-serving” and ask before I offer my opinion on what I think someone else should do. I think we all love receiving … [Read more...]

Blog: Savoring The Christmas Spirit

Our guests savored their meals at Christmas. They slowed down, lingered with one another, and let the evening unfold with warmth and gratitude. And we savored it, too. Savor. That word has stayed with me. To savor is to enjoy something slowly — … [Read more...]