by Mary Carver | Oct 8, 2010 | Giving Up on Perfect
When I recently heard that Mary was quitting her job to stay at home with her completely adorable toddler, I was so excited for her. It’s such an exciting, scary and overwhelming time. As I read her announcement I was flooded with memories of my own journey from full...
by Mary Carver | Oct 6, 2010 | Giving Up on Perfect, Home Life
Overall, the party was a success. Annalyn had a good time, and that’s what counts. The weather was less than cooperative but not disastrous (windy and cold, but not rainy). Most of the family – and a few friends who are like family – was there, and...
by Mary Carver | Oct 5, 2010 | Giving Up on Perfect
Earlier last week, I read Mary’s post about “How Quitting My Job is Like Rock Climbing.” And I could relate – both to the rock climbing and the analogy of how that feels like quitting work. Back in our dating days I tried to impress my now husband by...
by Mary Carver | Oct 1, 2010 | Giving Up on Perfect
Do you remember that icebreaker where you have to come up with an adjective for yourself that begins with the same letter as your first initial? “Hi, my name is Mary, and I’m musical.” I always went with the same answer, despite the dozens of options offered by my...
by Mary Carver | Sep 30, 2010 | Giving Up on Perfect
Some things just come naturally to me. Namely, talking too much. This isn’t anything new, either. It’s been going on for, oh, about three decades. One day when I was in second grade, the electricity went out during the school day. If I remember correctly, it happened...
