When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka My rating: 4 of 5 stars When the Emperor Was Divine follows an American family of Japanese descent from their home in … Continue reading Book Review: When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka
This is my photographic response to this week’s photo challenge by The Daily Post. I like taking photos, especially for this type of challenge. I find it leads me to see … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Close
Beowulf the Warrior retold by Ian Serraillier (Illustrated by Severin) My rating: 5 of 5 stars My daughter and I recently began volume 2 of Susan Wise Bauer’s The Story of the … Continue reading Book Review: Beowulf the Warrior retold by Ian Serrailier
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Lightning Thief is kind of a cross between Harry Potter and American Gods. Greek gods haven’t gone … Continue reading Book Review: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Atmospheric Disturbances by Rivka Galchen My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book reminds me of my experience watching the David Lynch movie Mulholland Dr. While there were parts of this … Continue reading Book Review: Atmospheric Disturbances by Rivka Galchen
We were in the car outside the library, just about to pull away from the curb, when I noticed some movement in the rearview mirror. Walking towards the car were … Continue reading Look, Kids! Missionaries!
This is my photographic response to this week’s photo challenge by The Daily Post. I like taking photos, especially for this type of challenge. I find it leads me to see … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Friendship
Friday morning, we packed up, said goodbye to Grandpa, and drove northward again. I was inordinately thrilled when “America” came up on the iPod and Simon and Garfunkel sang, “counting … Continue reading MA to DC Road Trip 2012 Day 6: Home
When we first moved to Northern Virginia in 1990, we visited the National Zoo. I’d lived my young childhood in San Diego, and we were frequent visitors to the San … Continue reading MA to DC Road Trip 2012, Day 5: The National Zoo
On Wednesday, we visited a different kind of mall: The Mall. I’d promised the kids a reflecting pool, but it was torn up for renovations. They didn’t seem to mind. They … Continue reading MA to DC Road Trip 2012 Day 4: The Mall
On Tuesday, my dad offered to give us a tour of the Pentagon. They offer guided tours to the public, but since he works there, he could give us a … Continue reading MA to DC Road Trip 2012 Day 3: The Pentagon is BORING!
In Delaware, my children talked me into buying them candy and road maps at a gas station convenience store. I think they could sense that my resistance was weak after … Continue reading MA to DC Road Trip 2012, Day 2: Turtle Playground!
Imperfect Happiness 