6 luxuries in life: 1. time 2. health 3. a quiet mind 4. slow mornings 5. ability to travel 6. house full of love -jade bonacolta


15, 21



Hike Jones Run Falls at Shenandoah National Park.


11



Stuff will happen and you’ll think “I can’t get through this. I can’t go on.” In the moment it really feels that way. But ...You will survive. You’ll find a way. Never give up on yourself. I never will.


17



1

True masculinity is vulnerable, compassionate and confident. Vulnerability takes courage. Kindness/compassion takes strength. Confidence: when you’re not really interested in what others think about you. It’s a natural byproduct of living in line with your own values and priorities.


11, 14, 16, 19, 21



Talk about how to "go the extra mile."


14



If your car is overheating turn on the heat full blast. It draws heat off the engine.


16



The person you have the most electric connection to may not be the ideal choice for a life partner.


15, 19, 21



“I don’t know what I think until I write about it.” - Joan Didion


15



Most brilliant TED talk I ever saw on living authentically. Step one: decide what you don’t give a f*ck about. Step two: don’t give a f*ck about those things. Always be kind and polite but never be sorry for not giving a $@!#% about stuff you don’t give a $@!#% about.


14, 21



“You will use up everything you got trying to give people what they want.” —- Nina Simone


17



Don’t ask for anything until you’ve done what has been asked of you.


5



A simple trick to calm your nerves: Name 5 things you can hear right now.


5-15



If you ever borrow someone’s car, return it with a full tank of gas.


20



I stopped worrying about you by the time you were seven. (I’m not talking about your safety and health, that I’ll always worry about!) But I knew you were a joyful, generous, kind, smart and well-mannered person. You were a great friend, supportive and fun. You would be a good partner, and would contribute so much good to society. I could see you had a curious mind, an active imagination and more than a healthy dose of courage.


15, 21



“Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as remaining where you no longer belong, or where you’re unable to be yourself and thrive.” Mandy Hall (paraphrased.)


21



You have to learn how to not start, and how to stop abruptly when you’re turned on. Doesn’t matter how much you want it, nothing happens unless she gives enthusiastic consent, and nothing continues if she were to withdraw consent for any reason or at any time. Look up the making tea analogy for consent. It’s perfect.


14, 15, 16, 17, 18



Poems are great tools to help them to read, recite, practice handwriting, and illustrate.


7



Be supportive of someone who is trying to better themselves.


16



Ask the question “What are you doing when you feel most like yourself?”


16



Get talking. Trade off likes, fears, hopes, dreams, pet peeves, etc. I like... I get mad when... I dream about... It makes me sad when I see... I’m afraid of... I wonder about...


4, 8, 14



Read “Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child” by Dr. Marc Weissbluth


Infant



“If you want to be holy, be kind”. -Frederick Buechner


14, 19, 21



There IS such a thing as coming on too strong. Err on the side of leaving them wanting more.


15, 18, 21



“Don’t chase your dreams


14, 17, 20, 21



At dinner time, go around the table and share your “highs and lows” for the day. (Re-ticket up to 21)


5



Sailing lessons.


14



Just do the next right thing. One step at a time, you’ll get there.


13, 18, 21



Be extra careful when you’re parking or pulling out of a driveway. It’s hard to see little kids or pets.


16