Weekly Photo Challenge: Hands
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: Hands
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Book Review: The Tiger’s Wife by Téa Obreht
The Tiger’s Wife by Téa Obreht My rating: 4 of 5 stars When I was pregnant with my first child, I took a solo visit to the San Diego Zoo. … Continue reading Book Review: The Tiger’s Wife by Téa Obreht
Mom, the Lingerie Model
My son, who will be three in August, was looking at a bra ad that arrived in the mail today. “Huh,” he said, indicating that he was thinking something about … Continue reading Mom, the Lingerie Model
Book Review: Drinking Coffee Elsewhere by ZZ Packer
Drinking Coffee Elsewhere by Z.Z. Packer My rating: 3 of 5 stars I enjoy Packer’s writing, especially the details of heat and scent that put me firmly in her world. … Continue reading Book Review: Drinking Coffee Elsewhere by ZZ Packer
Empathetic Medicine
My daughter turned seven this past weekend. I wanted to post about her birthday, but I couldn’t figure out what I wanted to say. Thinking about my children’s birthdays is … Continue reading Empathetic Medicine
The Rodney Dangerfield of Biomes
I’m having a much easier time finding books about rainforests at our local library than I did finding books about grasslands. You’d think that with so many different names (prairie, steppes, … Continue reading The Rodney Dangerfield of Biomes
The Elusive Middle Way
It occurred to me recently that I like extremes. I go to extremes a lot with my diet. The strict elimination diet I did when my daughter was two-and-a-half is … Continue reading The Elusive Middle Way
Viva Bliss Award: Passing It On
I’m not much for blog awards. Not only do blog awards tend to feel suspiciously like chain letters to me (“Here’s your award! Now pass it on to ten people!”), … Continue reading Viva Bliss Award: Passing It On
Book Review: The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta
The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta My rating: 3 of 5 stars “Just a sec,” I told my two-year-old. “I need to get my book.” “What book?” he asked. “My book,” … Continue reading Book Review: The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta
Dandelions and Dog Poo: Exercising With Children
With the longer days and warmer temperatures, my thoughts have turned to getting into a regular exercise routine. I’m trying to keep it realistic since most of my time is … Continue reading Dandelions and Dog Poo: Exercising With Children
Biking Home From Church: A Springtime Olfactory Journey
Decaying leaves. Lilacs. Honeysuckle. Cow manure. Cut grass. Wild onions. Charcoal smoke. Fecund earthiness of the wetlands. Car exhaust. Warming asphalt. Mild sewage smell from the water treatment facility. Pine … Continue reading Biking Home From Church: A Springtime Olfactory Journey
Book Review: A Gesture Life by Chang-rae Lee
A Gesture Life by Chang-rae Lee My rating: 3 of 5 stars I almost love this book, but a few things keep me from it. First, though, I’ll tell you … Continue reading Book Review: A Gesture Life by Chang-rae Lee
Imperfect Happiness 