Spring, Sprang, Sprung!
The kids and I went on a spontaneous hike this afternoon along the trail near our house that runs along the river. We collected rocks for science experiments, threw sticks … Continue reading Spring, Sprang, Sprung!
Author: Charity
The Closest I’m Likely to Get to Blogging About Politics: A Book Review of Losing Mum and Pup
Losing Mum and Pup by Christopher Buckley My rating: 3 of 5 stars I share little in common with the Buckley family and from what I can tell, it’s highly … Continue reading The Closest I’m Likely to Get to Blogging About Politics: A Book Review of Losing Mum and Pup
Sarcasm and Preternatural Politeness
The other day, we were all together in the car listening to the audiobook for The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder. We’d just heard the part where Ma wigs … Continue reading Sarcasm and Preternatural Politeness
An Apologetic Book Review: The Magician King by Lev Grossman
The Magician King by Lev Grossman My rating: 2 of 5 stars I really enjoyed The Magicians, but this one didn’t really do it for me. I’m not sure what … Continue reading An Apologetic Book Review: The Magician King by Lev Grossman
Excuses, Excuses
Breakfast at my house (on a weekday when Daddy’s already off to work): “Mommy?” “Yes?” “Mommy?” “Yes?” “Mommy?” “What is it, Sweetie?” “Mommy?” “What, Sweetie?” “Mommy?” “What do you need, … Continue reading Excuses, Excuses
Why Are the World’s Best Cupcakes Languishing On My Table?
Last night, I made cupcakes. The World’s Best Cupcakes. Okay, well, among the World’s Best Cupcakes. And no one’s eating them. All because my daughter came down with a … Continue reading Why Are the World’s Best Cupcakes Languishing On My Table?
My Excuse For Being Moody This Week: The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara
The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara My rating: 5 of 5 stars I am not really a fan of books about war. I have trouble envisioning the action and the … Continue reading My Excuse For Being Moody This Week: The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara
Too Heavy
When my daughter was 7 months old, she woke up retching. I felt her forehead and she was red hot. The thermometer told me her temperature was more than 105 … Continue reading Too Heavy
The Pitfalls of Technology: The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder
The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’m enjoying all of the Little House books, but this one has been the best to date. … Continue reading The Pitfalls of Technology: The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder
What Next?
Saturday marked the end of my self-guided 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program (based on Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Full Catastrophe Living). After eight weeks, daily mindfulness practice has pretty much become a … Continue reading What Next?
Living Our Values as Parents (or By Choosing Not to Be Parents)
Years ago, long before I became a mother, I was riding in my boss’s car along with several other co-workers on our way to an off-site department lunch. “So, Cheryl, … Continue reading Living Our Values as Parents (or By Choosing Not to Be Parents)
Adventure for the Non-Adventurous
Wasn’t it about this time last year when I was fixated on the idea of selling everything and moving into an RV? I wonder, if I looked at my journals … Continue reading Adventure for the Non-Adventurous
Imperfect Happiness 