Sophomoric Humor
My brother- and sister-in-law bought my son a toy hockey set (goal, two tiny sticks, and two balls) for his second birthday. He loves this hockey set. “Mommy! Pay hockey! … Continue reading Sophomoric Humor
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Shyness, Social Anxiety, and The Diane Rehm Show
We put our under-cupboard radio/CD player up on Sunday. I finally turned it on for my own use on Tuesday when I flipped on NPR while I did the dishes. … Continue reading Shyness, Social Anxiety, and The Diane Rehm Show
Six States and Counting
Today I got my Massachusetts driver’s license. From the time I began driving until today, I’ve had licenses in Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina, California, Utah, and Massachusetts. I’ve visited DMVs, … Continue reading Six States and Counting
Smartphone Mind Control?
My mom is visiting, which means we’ve been spending a lot of time at big box home improvement stores. Today we were browsing the ceiling fans in case the wobble … Continue reading Smartphone Mind Control?
Take a Hike! Waseeka Wildlife Sanctuary
We did a little something different with our hike to Waseeka Wildlife Sanctuary in Hopkinton, Massachusetts: we went three times during the week of July 18th. I sent the e-mail out … Continue reading Take a Hike! Waseeka Wildlife Sanctuary
My Son’s Birth Story, Part 3: The Awesome Calm
My son’s second birthday is today. I’ve been thinking a lot about his birth, reflecting on how much he’s changed in the past two years, how much he’s still the … Continue reading My Son’s Birth Story, Part 3: The Awesome Calm
My Son’s Birth Story, Part 2: Show Time
My son’s second birthday is today. I’ve been thinking a lot about his birth, reflecting on how much he’s changed in the past two years, how much he’s still the … Continue reading My Son’s Birth Story, Part 2: Show Time
My Son’s Birth Story, Part 1: Ramping Up
My son’s second birthday is tomorrow. Naturally, I’ve been thinking a lot about his birth today, reflecting on how much he’s changed in the past two years, how much he’s … Continue reading My Son’s Birth Story, Part 1: Ramping Up
A Book I Wish I Had Written: Gilead by Marilynne Robinson
Gilead by Marilynne Robinson My rating: 5 of 5 stars “This whole town does look like whatever hope becomes after it begins to weary a little, then weary a little … Continue reading A Book I Wish I Had Written: Gilead by Marilynne Robinson
Temporary Solution Connects Local Housewife to the Internet
Marlborough, MA – When local homemaker and mother, CJ, pulled into her driveway this morning, she was excited to see the box from the telecommunications company leaning up against the … Continue reading Temporary Solution Connects Local Housewife to the Internet
My Son Celebrates Child Safety Awareness Week
Apparently, there is a Child Safety Awareness Week in June in the UK. Despite its being August and despite the fact that we’re in New England rather than England, my son has … Continue reading My Son Celebrates Child Safety Awareness Week
Unable to Look Youth in the Eye
“Live as long as you may, the first twenty years are the longest half of your life.” -Robert Southey, The Doctor “Thirty-five is when you finally get your head together and … Continue reading Unable to Look Youth in the Eye
Imperfect Happiness 