I’ve been struggling with humility. No, it’s not because I’m an extraordinary human being. It’s more because I’m flawed. And the recurring reminders of my inadequacies keep the concept of humility rattling around in my head. I’m naturally a confident person to the point of grandiosity. I’ve been that way since birth. My instinct is to approach ...
The Fourth Walsh
Theatre with a side of life
Category Spinster Says
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I’m ready for my close-up
I walked into Wood last night and was immediately enveloped in the cuddly warmth of my favorite restaurant. Everybody knows my name, knows my story, knows my drink. It’s because over the last 2 1/2 years, I’ve worked the brunch shift and the occasional dinner too. They know me. And I love that! After a ...
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Want vs Need
Over the holidays, I read an article that European kids are more content than American ones because they know the difference between want and need. It wasn’t an earth-shattering revelation to me. I had an ‘hmmm’ response. It makes sense. Christmas USA always has had a gluttonous flavor. And it feels like it’s just picking ...
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“How wild it was, to let it be.” – Cheryl Strayed
Abby and I saw “Wild” last night. It’s the true story about Cheryl Strayed’s adventure along the 1,100-mile hike on the Pacific Crest Trail. It took her over 100 days to do it. And she did it alone without any training or experience. Cheryl impulsively took the journey to find herself. Her chronicles are about ...
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I’m what’s cooking
One of my 2015 goals is to cook a meal every week. My intention is multi-faceted. First, I’m trying to eat healthier. I’m defining ‘healthier’ as more organic. Obviously, I want to get in more fruits and vegetables. And I’m trying to avoid synthetic foods; items ingested with chemicals for a longer shelf life or ...
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No WOLF on Walsh Street
In this single digit season, I’m focused on indoor activities. I’m knitting a scarf. I’m reading my book club book. I’m going to crack open a new puzzle. I’ve got the weekend chore of closet cleaning. And I have a few new recipes to get cooking on. I like a lot of activities to select from ...
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#Give presence
The corner of Southport and Addison spoke to me. “I’ll you have is now. #Give presence.” I’m sure it was part of a 2014 Miracle-on-34th-Street holiday campaign with the SoPo shopping strip. Retailers wanting not to want their materialistic side to be the focus of December. I loved it on two levels! First, I’m sure Christmas makes ...
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…Until…
“A body at rest remains at rest until...” I woke up with that grade school scientific nugget in my head. I had just slept for 9 hours for the second night in a row. I’m officially on bed rest. Also, couch rest, chair rest, tub rest, and any other things one rests on. It’s my post holiday ...
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Learning to say ‘Yet’
At a random restaurant a few years back, I asked Josh if he liked mushrooms. His response was ‘not yet.’ This exchange has stayed with me because it was so unique. The question seemed like an easy ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer. I tend to go with the easy answer. Thankfully, Josh doesn’t. This morning I was struggling ...
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2015?! So far, so good!
Hello 2015! What did you bring me? 2-0-1-5 seems as futuristic as growing up in the 1900’s now feels historic. As a fan of THE JETSONS, back in the day I imagined I’d have a robot and a car that flies by now. I still remember how intense it felt going into the 2000s. We were ...