I haven’t been writing about the boy on the blog in recent times. One reason is that, being a teenager, he is busy with his academics and all the pressures that come with the teenage phase – the uncertainty about the future, preparing (or not preparing) for university admissions, and the irritations and frustrations of … More Divine in the sign| The Bespectacled Mother
There is something about the arrival of fall that makes me want to slow down and savor life a little more than usual. I want to embrace long nights and quiet days, but with how busy life can get, it sometimes feels impossible. When I feel that way, I find it helpful to turn to […] The post 10 Prompts to Help You Embrace a Slower Life first appeared on Bella Grace Magazine.| Bella Grace Magazine
For many years, I hated spending time alone. Whether I was cozied up for a night at home or out for a meal, I felt the need to have a companion by my side. If my husband had to go out of town for work, I’d pack my schedule with dates with friends, not wanting […] The post Learning to Love Being Alone first appeared on Bella Grace Magazine.| Bella Grace Magazine
I’ll be honest with you: Although I love living in Southern California, a place with more sunny days than not, I’m not a fan of the heat. While most of my days here are marked by perfectly pleasant weather, the summer months can feel oppressive, with temperatures often rising to triple digits and staying that […] The post A Grown-Up Guide to a Kid-Sized Summer first appeared on Bella Grace Magazine.| Bella Grace Magazine
Most mornings begin the same way, and I find comfort in that. Whether I’m in the office that day or working from home, it always starts by brewing a pot of coffee. While it starts to percolate, I step outside for a few minutes to feel the sun on my face while our dog, Marjie, […] The post Small Rituals, Big Comforts first appeared on Bella Grace Magazine.| Bella Grace Magazine
Look Around: A List of Things Hiding in Plain Sight You never know what you have been living with until you really look. I am in a mood to have fun today. Let’s do this together.Pick a spot. A corn…| The Bespectacled Mother
It felt as though it called out to me, begging me to take it home with me. A book I had never heard of before stood out among its neighbors on the shelf. I ran my fingers along the gold lettering on the spine, and without hesitation, placed it in my shopping basket, and paid […] The post Stacks of Promises first appeared on Bella Grace Magazine.| Bella Grace Magazine
Who doesn’t find themselves with a case of the Sunday Scaries every now and then? Though Sundays are often known as a day to rest, I can find it hard to relax as the weekend winds down and my mind starts to shift to all that awaits me Monday morning. I think of all I […] The post Romanticizing Sundays first appeared on Bella Grace Magazine.| Bella Grace Magazine
We all have those days when we wake up feeling less than chipper for no particular reason … we just feel “blah.” Whenever I’m feeling this way, it can be helpful to read encouraging or uplifting words from others, especially those that focus on keeping a positive mindset or capture how I hope to live […] The post 10 Uplifting Quotes to Start Your Day on a Positive Note first appeared on Bella Grace Magazine.| Bella Grace Magazine
