A Year of Firsts

Rediscovering magic in the everyday.

dailyprompt

  • Medicine for March

    Is it just me or is March terrible?  I remember when I was younger people always saying March comes “in like a lion, and out like a lamb” as a way to remind us that things would get better.  We’re about halfway through, so I am anticipating that any day now it’s going to get… Read more

  • Baseline

    Do you remember any of the thoughts you had as a kid? I know that kid me and grown up me are the same person, but they are also significantly different people.  Today, I definitely don’t find as many things surprising – I’ve seen too much. I’m more willing to stand up for myself, and… Read more

  • Laughs

    I have always loved to laugh. And make people laugh, when I can. It (almost) never hurts to laugh more. Stand up comedy was one of my Dad’s favorites, and I can remember him retelling his favorite jokes, or rewatching comedy specials and still laughing on the third or fourth viewing.  He was a fan of… Read more

  • A ritual for morning grounding and summoning tears of joy

    Get up before everyone, and then lay in bed for a few extra minutes.  Put on your headphones, and play Hozier (or whatever music speaks to you).  Put on a warm and fuzzy sweatshirt or bathrobe.  Go outside and walk around your house at least once. See how the space has changed since the last… Read more