by Monica Wiant | Jun 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
I still remember the first time I heard my mom use the Polish phrase “Nalewasz wodę” – “You’re pouring water.” It was in response to an essay I had written for my high school English class. Adding water to soup is a classic Polish kitchen hack, a way of stretching a...
by Monica Wiant | Apr 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Six weeks ago, I lost a job that I loved. I’ve experienced many emotions since then; here are a few metaphors that have helped me make sense of it all. Breaking up When I got the news in that conference room, I felt all the feelings you’d expect at the end of a...
by Monica Wiant | May 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
Spring in Minnesota isn’t just a season; it’s the fulfillment of a promise. It’s the exhale after holding your breath for a little bit longer than was comfortable. It’s the melodic resolution of a discordant line of music. It’s the moment...
by Monica Wiant | Apr 20, 2014 | Uncategorized
Happy Easter, friends.It’s a truly special day when Felix is wearing something other than a graphic t-shirt and running pants.Here I am, at the end of my Lenten journey. Instead of giving something up, I took something on: I decided to write 40 blogs in 40(ish)...
by Monica Wiant | Apr 20, 2014 | Uncategorized
For most of my life, I loathed running. I was the chubby, asthmatic kid who was the last to finish laps in gym class. As the workouts got tougher, I showed up at school with an inhaler and notes written on my dad’s prescription pad: Monica cannot run.I...
by Monica Wiant | Apr 18, 2014 | Uncategorized
I’m 36 years old.It’s not really a milestone of any kind; I’m now “over 35” and I can more confidently admit to remembering things that happened 30 years ago. But mostly, it’s just a quiet acknowledgement that I’m moving along...
