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5-Year Lockdown Anniversary Refresher: What My College Freshman Taught Me About Mothering
March 13 marked the 5th anniversary of the Covid lockdown. I remember the day well. Friday the 13th, March 2020. My college freshman was arriving home for spring break; and I’d been looking forward to going out with my family to dinner before attending a coffee house performance by my daughter’s piano teacher followed by the local high school musical. The cancellation emails from the piano teacher and school superintendent came that morning.
Springtime’s Guide to a Good Life
I spend the first two hours of most mornings reading and writing before getting ready for work. It’s a habit I started five years ago to stay hopeful when Covid lockdowns went into effect. Mostly, I read the memoirs of writers and spiritual leaders I admire. I read books about writing for business and writing for creative fulfillment. I get ideas for writing prompts and experimenting with writing techniques. I learn life lessons.
