It Feels Good To Be Back

I haven't journaled since mid-June and oh, the guilt I'm feeling. I could make up a whole litany of excuses - too busy, too tired, out of network. The honest truth is I had too much to say.

Do we call "it" staycation or vacation deficit disorder? Do I share my uncertainty over my husband's sudden illness (now resolved) or our sadness missing our son at sleep away camp for the first time? How about my excitement over the over flowing shelves at the roadside and farmers' markets? And, while we're on the topic, how many seemingly disparate, unrelated and disconnected emotions can we possibly have at one moment?

Now we're at the beginning of the end of summer. I'm headed to my hometown, Chicago, with my kids to celebrate my mom's 70th (oops! Special) birthday. We'll do lots of fun things, we'll feast at many cool restaurants, we'll be nourished with the love of our family and friends. The one thing that has been constant during this emotional roller coaster summer has been the feeling of peace, sanity and control I maintain while nourishing my body and soul with fresh, simply prepared food. It's great to be back and I'll be in touch soon.