A Place Like This

Valarie Budayr

  • Oh look!….What’s that?

     "Boy, what do you have there? Are those Rice Krispies?" "Yes, Katten but you can't have any. You're a cat and I'm a boy and only boys eat rice krispies". "Ok boy, I will only watch you. Don't eat so… Continue reading

  • It’s in the “and”

    It's Friday, and that means it's time for another "Joy Diet" moment. This week we were working with creativity. Not in "how to be creative", but how to be creative in creating your desires. Remember last week when we were… Continue reading

  • Before the Rains Came

    Before the rains came there was a lot to be done. Many things to prepare, closing the pool, stacking the wood, finish the windows, do many things with the carrots, and one boy was on a mission. I've got the… Continue reading

  • The Brain is Wider than the Sky

      It is such an exciting time, after all of the parenting hours to watch your child get ready to go to college. Their senior year is filled with so many "last" moments and so many new ones. There are… Continue reading

  • How Much is Too Many?

    I ask this pertaining to the topic of carrots, but I'll get to this is a little bit. Being back home has been wonderful. There is a lot of things going on. We are replacing all of the windows in… Continue reading

  • Desires

    Here we are week three of The Joy Diet. Wow a lot to think about in this chapter and many layers to unveil. While continuing to go through all of the exercises in this chapter the one desire that kept… Continue reading

  • Inspired Confessions

    Yesterday I was watching Oprah and much to my surprise a very much cherished blogger was on. Maybe you know her, Stephanie from NieNie Dialogues. Is what makes her story so special is that she survived a plane crash a… Continue reading

  • Renewed

    Going away brings a new perspective to my daily "What is". I've taken some time to see the detail and appreciate it's mastery. I'm feeling the season change, with it's soft warm light enveloping me in it's comfort. I've heard… Continue reading

  • On the Road

    Today is travelling day. It's a day where we check to make sure nothing is left behind. A day to ponder over airline tickets,luggage, and transfers. A day to remember the great times I had and the re-entry to my… Continue reading

  • The Last Day in Sweden

    Though it will be hard to say good-bye, it's time to go. I couldn't leave, however, without one last little celebration. An evening at one of my favorite restaurants in Visby, Isola Bella. The best Italian food outside of Italy.… Continue reading