Learning to Survive a Mountain of Fear
My daughter and I tested our mettle against the cold, hard grip of fear during a trip to one of Japan’s winter playgrounds.
Tag Archives: Kids
Death and Other Life Lessons
Sometimes it takes a tragedy to realize how precious life is.
Grief for the Living
Saying goodbye over and over again to someone you love with can be painful.
The Trials of Homemade Love
Sometimes I like being a parent. Sometimes I don’t.
The Value of Repetition
I noticed my girls’ confidence grow when they made the same thing for breakfast every week.
Making Our Own Happy Mementos
Family trips may not be free of conflict, but the memories of time together can often outweigh troubles. I learned this lesson after my youngest daughter created her own souvenir of our trip to a lavender farm in Tasmania.
Cooking Up A Storm
One day my husband left the country, and a squall blew in, unearthing resentments and loneliness. The only hope for me and the kids was to cook our way out of it.
Tazmazia: A Puzzle of a Place
Today we checked out a quirky playground in Tasmania’s Central Highlands. Tazmazia and the Village of Lower Crockpot boasted having the world’s largest maze complex. We tried several of the challenges, and checked out the miniature sculptures.
People’s Park: Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Fight or a little flight? My family and I wondered how to best settle differences during a vacation in Tasmania.
Windswept Wildflower 