Tag Archives: human connection

The Point of Being Alive

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Rachel Macy Stafford

A few weeks ago, I found myself in one of my favorite cities: Seattle, Washington. Within minutes of my arrival to Pike Place Market, I felt an overwhelming sensation that I was meant to be in that spot, at that … Continue reading →

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Place Your Hands On What Matters

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

My eight-year-old daughter recently performed in her holiday piano recital. Normally I get teary-eyed watching my children in any type of performance, whether they are singing at the top of their lungs atop a rock at the park or whether … Continue reading →

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Thanks To The Guy Who Put Down The Phone

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

After spending the morning with my daughter on a Christmas tree farm exactly one year ago, I came home and wrote, “Dear Distracted Dad.” It has since become one of my most widely read and shared blog posts. But here’s … Continue reading →

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Joined In Silence

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

My husband and I recently took a five-day vacation to celebrate our fourteenth wedding anniversary. Because we had only taken two trips without the children in eight years, we chose a very tropical and very romantic location. In doing so, … Continue reading →

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