From Louise Erdich: “Life will break you. Nobody can protect you from that, and living alone won't either, for solitude will also break you with its yearning. You have to love. You have to feel. It is the reason you are here on earth. You are here to risk your heart. You are here to … Continue reading A little autumnal inspiration…
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Wading in with my new wellies
Let me open with a nod to Saratoga in August: I've got no horse in this race. I state this has an attempt to assure you that I have no investment in the current Capital District food blogging dust-up. But while I don't really care either way about who is "right," I'm not without some … Continue reading Wading in with my new wellies
Observations from 46 2/3
During my run the other night, it occurred to me that I was 2/3 of the way through my 46th year. The realization prompted a few thoughts... I find myself with increasing frequency wondering if an article of clothing is "too young" or "too short." This is not a bid for compliments, just the reality … Continue reading Observations from 46 2/3
I miss my neighbors and other random laments from the perpetually busy
It seems like a long time since I've kicked back with my neighbors and enjoyed a bottle or two of wine. It must be our crazy schedules with multiple jobs and obligations because it certainly isn't a lack of interest. I find myself looking longingly out the window hoping to see their cars in the … Continue reading I miss my neighbors and other random laments from the perpetually busy
Different seasons
According to any standard calendar, we have four seasons. This is such a basic fact, that I won't offend your intelligence by bothering to list them. Suffice it to say that there are 4 and each lasts approximately 3 months. While the calendar neatly divides the year into these quarters based on 2 factors which … Continue reading Different seasons
Michelle Obama has got moves!
I hope everyone who needs a smile watches the brief (2:04 minutes) video in my most recent Moms@Work post. P.S. Michelle Obama's daughter may not feel the same way - you know how we parents seem to live just to embarrass our teenage children.
Nit picky
Let's talk about something typically verboten, ok? I'm not asking you to out yourselves or throw your own children under the proverbial bus, but I did want to start a conversation about a topic generally not discussed in a volume above a whisper....shhhh....lice! About 2 months ago, I noticed that my youngest (fortunately the child … Continue reading Nit picky
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