Play – Page 2 – Red Tent Living

3 Miles to Full

By: redtentwomen March 8, 2017March 7, 2017

Day to DayCaring for Family, Ellen Oelsen, forgiveness, Kindness, Play12 Comments

The red light indicating low fuel shone brightly from my dashboard. Wondering how long it had been on, I pushed a button to reveal the distance I had left to travel.

Reclaiming Play

By: redtentwomen February 1, 2017January 31, 2017

Day to Day, Intentional LivingAging Well, eating disorder recovery, Mary Jane Hamilton, Play, Recovery from Addiction21 Comments

It was my high school German teacher, Herr Wooden, who, upon my graduating, brought to my attention that I take life too seriously.

Come play.

I’m not particularly self-contained when I am happy. “Graceful” would not be the word of choice. At my brightest moments, I tend to jump, bounce, giggle, fling, or shout.

Innocent Play

By: redtentwomen February 17, 2016February 14, 2016

Day to DayChildhood, Deb Wood, Dress Up, Grandparent, Innocence, Little Girl, memories, Play, Play Date4 Comments

I watched her steal His heart.

It’s Summer, let’s play!

By: redtentwomen June 10, 2015August 2, 2015

Day to DayOHM Journey Groups, Play, Robyn Whitaker, Schwinn bikes, Story Workshop, Summer Fun, The Allender Center8 Comments

My blue Schwinn came equipped with a flower adorned white plastic basket, which I promptly removed.

Flower Child

By: redtentwomen June 5, 2015August 2, 2015

LiteratureAnna Smith, Gardening, Hydrangeas, Play, Poetry2 Comments

When I was a little girl I’d spend hours upon hours playing and imagining in my Grandma’s garden.

Play? Craft Time?

By: redtentwomen June 3, 2015August 2, 2015

Art, Day to DayChange, Crafts, grandkids, invitation to play, Mary Jane Hamilton, Play, Recovery from Abuse5 Comments

Play hasn’t come easy for me. Some of you may be wondering how that is possible. After all doesn’t everyone like to play?

Pumpkins and Play

By: redtentwomen October 24, 2014August 21, 2015

Day to Day, Intentional Living, The HomeAdoption, Grandchildren, Halloween, Janet Stark, Play, Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkins, Sudan's Lost Boys, trick or treat5 Comments

Rebecca’s face lit up as soon as she entered our home. “Abudo!” she exclaimed as she looked at the pumpkins our kids were carving that Halloween afternoon.