Living Life in Bloom

Resting Lying on the floor in front of a fan Daydreaming Staying home Going on adventures and ignoring the housework Eating ice cream with abandon Taking up space Not knowing for sure Crying Longing Laughing Wishing for fall Wishing summer would never end Drinking lemonade, with sugar Saying no Saying yes even when you're unsure Changing your mind Going slow Feeling everything Feeling lost Staring out the window  Letting things percolate Taking long lunches Reading a book Ditching the book you were reading and selecting something more delightful instead It's all okay You are okay

Todd came into my life when Julie adopted a kitten (after years of coaxing me). He quickly became my special little man. And that's when I realized I had officially reached middle age and saw my future unfold as a crazy cat lady. No regrets. This post is a shameless celebration of Todd couched in a popular topic -- work-life balance. Work-life balance is in and of itself an inaccurate term because it implies that work is somehow separate from life. Work-life rhythm has started to gain some popularity as a term -- but I think it still features a false divide. In any case, I think we've all heard the term and can agree on what it means. Work-life balance means taking breaks from work and effort-filled activities. It means taking time for nourishment -- nutritional and emotional. And it means enjoying our friends, family, and furry companions. Here's how Todd makes sure I'm observing work-life balance. First, Todd provides comfort to me throughout the day when I'm work...