Friday Favorites - October 28
Happy Friday!
I went to meditation/mindfulness class this morning and it was the best thing I did for myself all week. How are you taking care of yourself? School, work, election, and holidays - it's a stressful time for a lot of people. I know meditation sounds like of weird and hippie, but it's much more modern than you might think. KJ Dell'Antonia of the New York Times sums it up perfectly on her blog.
A woman I know from high school is on the opposite side of the political spectrum from where I stand. Both of us are fiery, stubborn, powerful women in our own right, and she often tags me and invites me to discussions on her page; she's a hair stylist and tells me that her customers like the respectful tones we take. After we have come to a dead end on a point, we call a truce and give each other virtual hugs and we still like and respect each other. We all have life experiences that color the our perspective, so I don't presume to always be the one in the right. Treat each other with kindness and love. With that, we'll figure out how to be OK.
Now let's talk about more beauty on the web:
This essay at the NYT is bittersweet and beautiful, the words rolling like poetry from the page; the words encircled my tongue as I read it silently to myself.
My friend Anna has a way of writing that makes one feel as though she is speaking directly to you. This essay about marriage resonated with me.
Inspiration alert! I love this story about the two brothers who started the company Vineyard Vines, and now I think of it every time I see their logo.
Speaking of inspired, this includes a photo of my friend A'Driane Nieves. Standing a few feet away from my favorite rock star, Bono. *faints* Kudos to both of them for doing great things for the world.
Beautiful images in this Buzzfeed post. I didn't know anything about Dia De Los Muertos when I was growing up in Indiana; in Texas it's much more visible. And if you haven't seen it already, the animated movie Book of Life is gorgeously drawn and perfect for the season.
And lastly, GO CUBS GO!!!!!!! In case you missed it, this adorable 102-year-old woman was at the last Series and at this one, too. I'm thrilled for her. I grew up near Chicago, so I am feeling all of the love.
Love, Kristin
(Day 4)
I went to meditation/mindfulness class this morning and it was the best thing I did for myself all week. How are you taking care of yourself? School, work, election, and holidays - it's a stressful time for a lot of people. I know meditation sounds like of weird and hippie, but it's much more modern than you might think. KJ Dell'Antonia of the New York Times sums it up perfectly on her blog.
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| A squirrel and a potato chip? Smiles all around. (Photo by Mark Lucas) |
Now let's talk about more beauty on the web:
This essay at the NYT is bittersweet and beautiful, the words rolling like poetry from the page; the words encircled my tongue as I read it silently to myself.
My friend Anna has a way of writing that makes one feel as though she is speaking directly to you. This essay about marriage resonated with me.
Inspiration alert! I love this story about the two brothers who started the company Vineyard Vines, and now I think of it every time I see their logo.
Speaking of inspired, this includes a photo of my friend A'Driane Nieves. Standing a few feet away from my favorite rock star, Bono. *faints* Kudos to both of them for doing great things for the world.
Beautiful images in this Buzzfeed post. I didn't know anything about Dia De Los Muertos when I was growing up in Indiana; in Texas it's much more visible. And if you haven't seen it already, the animated movie Book of Life is gorgeously drawn and perfect for the season.
And lastly, GO CUBS GO!!!!!!! In case you missed it, this adorable 102-year-old woman was at the last Series and at this one, too. I'm thrilled for her. I grew up near Chicago, so I am feeling all of the love.
Love, Kristin
(Day 4)