Breaking All the Rules
As I drove away from the open field where I left my progeny for day camp, I wondered what I should do with my two and half hours sans enfants. … Continue reading Breaking All the Rules
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How is wifi like an epidural? (Habit Experiment Check-In, Week 3)
When I was pregnant with my daughter I would think about my desire to birth without pain medication and couldn’t figure out why so many women had trouble refusing it. … Continue reading How is wifi like an epidural? (Habit Experiment Check-In, Week 3)
Sisters Book Club: The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown
The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown My rating: 2 of 5 stars The Weird Sisters was the July selection of the Sisters Book Club. To join our online discussion of this … Continue reading Sisters Book Club: The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown
A Dinner Invitation to “Weird Al” Yankovic
Dear Mr. Yankovic, Your new CD, Mandatory Fun, arrived on my doorstep this afternoon. I knew the UPS guy rang the doorbell even though we didn’t hear it because the power was out … Continue reading A Dinner Invitation to “Weird Al” Yankovic
Car Light in Boston
Monday through Thursday this week, my kids and I drove the 20 minutes to the commuter rail station and then took the train into Boston, where we spent the morning riding … Continue reading Car Light in Boston
Evading the Still, Small Voice Within
This first week of mindful internet use has been moderately enlightening. Some of my insights so far: – When I was away from my computer, I didn’t feel a pull to … Continue reading Evading the Still, Small Voice Within
Smashing Assumptions
My children’s flute teacher retired from teaching last month, and the process of finding a new flute teacher has been fraught. Their relationship with their teacher was so close, the … Continue reading Smashing Assumptions
Bookends: June 2014
The first day of each month, I’m posting a summary of what I read the previous month and what I plan to read in the coming month. I would love … Continue reading Bookends: June 2014
Introducing: The Habit Experiment
I love routines. I thrive on routines. I could never leave the house without routines. I also have a lot of trouble developing routines. Every day, I think, “If only … Continue reading Introducing: The Habit Experiment
Sisters Book Club: The Sibling Effect by Jeffrey Kluger
The Sibling Effect: What the Bonds Among Brothers and Sisters Reveal About Us by Jeffrey Kluger My rating: 2 of 5 stars The Sibling Effect was the June selection of … Continue reading Sisters Book Club: The Sibling Effect by Jeffrey Kluger
Between
The other morning as I was leaving for my walk, this little fellow flew between me and my glasses and made himself (or herself) at home long enough for me … Continue reading Between
Middlemarch by George Eliot
Middlemarch by George Eliot My rating: 4 of 5 stars Middlemarch was the May selection of Sisters Book Club. Follow the link to join the discussion about June’s book, The Sibling Effect by Jeffrey … Continue reading Middlemarch by George Eliot
Imperfect Happiness 