Dear Louisa, I'm sorry that our family wasn't able to go on our trip, but I have really enjoyed the past few days here at home with you and our family. I know that things are super-weird right now and I appreciate how brave and flexible you have been. The hugs you gave me tonight … Continue reading Covid-19 Series, Entry #2
This is the view from my office. It's been my view for almost seven years now. I was pretty lucky to get an office with a window when I was only a fellow (this must have been a clerical mistake) and this has been my home base ever since. Looking out my window I … Continue reading Covid-19 Series, Entry #1
The other day, I was making cookies in the kitchen (because where else would I be making cookies? Kind of a dumb leading sentence...). If there is something I do well, it is make cookies...and my kids know it. So Annie, anxious to get a warm, gooey cookie, dragged a tall kitchen chair over to … Continue reading Literally
Happy New Year, friends! It's that time of year when we (or maybe just me?) lament all the things we've eaten since Thanksgiving and commit to making changes IMMEDIATELY! Or tomorrow...because today is still technically a holiday...and leftovers. In the next few days, gyms across America will be inundated with people committed to getting back … Continue reading If you decide to try yoga…advice to limit potential embarrassment
Ah, the holiday season. That blessed time of year when we are inundated with card after lovely card, wishing us a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season. Cards arrive from family and friends, near and far. Every card featuring some combination of children and animals, dressed in matching outfits, smiling as though they are truly … Continue reading Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Warm Regards, Eat Glass
My husband. My quiet, thoughtful, brilliant husband. We don't often gush over each other publicly or on social media, but exceptional talent and beautiful expression must be shared. (He is probably cringing at my use of the word 'gush.') Danny wrote this piece following the death of my grandma Virgie and I am grateful (albeit … Continue reading 71
We have identified that my eldest daughter has many talents. Singing, dancing, acting, flipping about and socializing are all areas that she excels in. We have identified that math....well, math is an area of great and exciting opportunity! She started out the school year pretty strong, but with rehearsals and shows and hobnobbing with famous … Continue reading That time I lost my $#!t over 5th grade math homework
A few weeks ago our neighbors invited Louisa to go to their gym for the afternoon to swim and do other fun things. Later that day, we arrived at the gym to pick her up and ran into a friend who is a member. He asked us if we had been there before or if … Continue reading We joined a “gym”
Oh, hey, I think I'll put together a presentation for my speaking engagement thing-a-ma-jig* on Saturday. Okay, what was that new software I was wanting to try for power points? I must find the app on my phone. Looks at phone. Hey, new facebook notifications. Wow, that's a really cool obituary that showed up on … Continue reading Me, today
The scene: Driving home from Louisa's dance class. Louisa is in the third row, Annie is rear-facing in the middle row. I'm in the driver's seat. Pulling through the drive-thru at Sonic (which was a dumb idea because it's so much slower than if you actually pull into a stall). Annie: Mom, I want dinner. … Continue reading Seven minutes in a car with a toddler
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