The Contents of My Purse
My friend Lori has a blog post that includes a picture of the contents of her purse. The idea intrigued me, and I decided to do it, too. In preparation, … Continue reading The Contents of My Purse
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Duck and Cover: Microwave Spaghetti Squash
So, my dinner exploded last night. I was, as usual, microwaving a whole spaghetti squash. I followed the directions on the label that had been stuck on one of the … Continue reading Duck and Cover: Microwave Spaghetti Squash
A Literary Life-Preserver: The Family Fang by Kevin Wilson
The Family Fang by Kevin Wilson My rating: 4 of 5 stars Drowning in a sea of nonfiction, I clung to The Family Fang as I sputtered to the surface … Continue reading A Literary Life-Preserver: The Family Fang by Kevin Wilson
Assertiveness Training for First-Graders
Note: In this post, I write about talking with my daughter about “unwanted touching” and about feeling powerless in medical situations. Please proceed with care and self-compassion if either of … Continue reading Assertiveness Training for First-Graders
Toddler Nightmare
Last night, my son woke us all up from a sound sleep crying, “My cookie! My cookie! They ate my cookie!” “Shh, shh,” I soothed him in the dark, trying … Continue reading Toddler Nightmare
Self-Compassion: How Thinking About Bad Experiences Can Make You Happier and More Compassionate
Welcome to the March Mindful Mama Carnival: Mindful Mama Challenge This post was written for inclusion in the Mindful Mama Carnival hosted by Becoming Crunchy and TouchstoneZ. This month our … Continue reading Self-Compassion: How Thinking About Bad Experiences Can Make You Happier and More Compassionate
The Belly of the Beast, or Why I’m Back on Facebook
Last summer, after debating it for months, I deleted my personal profile on Facebook (when I typed that word the first time, I ended up with a typo that read, … Continue reading The Belly of the Beast, or Why I’m Back on Facebook
A Story About Storytelling (Plus Prude-Approved Sexuality): Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman
Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman My rating: 3 of 5 stars One of the things I really appreciate about the Neil Gaiman books I’ve read (well, the grown-up ones, which … Continue reading A Story About Storytelling (Plus Prude-Approved Sexuality): Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman
Book Review: Ben Behind His Voices: One Family’s Journey from the Chaos of Schizophrenia to Hope
Ben Behind His Voices: One Family’s Journey from the Chaos of Schizophrenia to Hope by Randye Kaye My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book isn’t a great work of … Continue reading Book Review: Ben Behind His Voices: One Family’s Journey from the Chaos of Schizophrenia to Hope
WAY out of the loop
Mostly, I like being unfamiliar with popular culture. But this most recent round of Academy Awards has left me shaken. I don’t recognize any of these people or the movies … Continue reading WAY out of the loop
Generosity and Gorgeous Artwork: Lord of the Cranes by Kerstin Chen
Lord of the Cranes by K. Chen My rating: 5 of 5 stars My kids and I read this book as part of our history unit about ancient China. We … Continue reading Generosity and Gorgeous Artwork: Lord of the Cranes by Kerstin Chen
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!
Imperfect Happiness 