Milestones
They feel less urgent now, the parenting moments. Today was Kale’s first day of middle school (a whole one hour…
Category: Personal
Encircled
I have some exciting – albeit slightly terrifying – news to share. I am very proud to announce that I…
Kindness To Myself
Those of you who have been reading for a few years know that I have long enjoyed volunteering for causes.…
Butterflies
A Medical Vignette There are four of us here, in the second waiting room of breast imaging. You can tell…
Simplify
On burning out and re-evaluating.
Building One Step at a Time
I recently had the good fortune to have my front steps rebuilt by a good friend. Here’s how that went down.
Why Share Tables are misguided, and other food security issues I’m thinking about these days
A few friends have shared with me the latest Scary Mommy article about “Share Tables” popping up in US schools,…
Renovating The Arbolodge Bathroom
An excessively long post about our recent adventures in home ownership
One Plus Ten
Dear Mooki; A year ago today we gathered around you and snuffled your fur and stroked your velvet soft ears…
A Collection of Thoughts in April of My 42nd Year
Some thoughts I’m having these days about some stuff.
Better Days I Have Had
I’ve had better days, clearly.
Annual Year End Post: 2015 Edition
The annual post in which I look back on my year, and set my goals for 2016.