OK, not really. I’ve found myself recently looking wistfully at the blogs of RVing families, like The Happy Janssens and The Ticknor Tribe, imagining what it would be like to sell … Continue reading That’s It. I’m Buying an RV.
My kids pulled in quite the haul this year. My daughter got a real canvas painting kit, a lot of clothes (both wearing and dress-up), a new recorder, a music … Continue reading …And a Cup of Good Cheer
I remember a time in college, I think it was the summer of 1996, when the entire world was at my feet. I was brilliant and the world was mine … Continue reading Revising Expectations
It is early. The morning sun has not yet revealed the outline of the mountains in the eastern sky. My children dream, warm in their beds, while I sip my … Continue reading Diary of a Modern Frontier Housewife, Day 3
The weather outside, all rainy and gray, matches my mood. I fear I’ve not spoken as gently to the children as I would prefer. I raised my voice to … Continue reading Diary of a Modern Frontier Housewife, Day 2
The snow keeps falling, and the thermostat is set near 60. My husband would be proud, were he here to see it. We took him to the airport this morning … Continue reading Diary of a Modern Frontier Housewife, Day 1
Having my husband away is going to put all of my skills and good habits to the test. I have a genetic predisposition towards worry that leaves me rather agitated … Continue reading Everybody Stay Calm
This week has been filled with ups and downs. I gave in to manic energy baking popovers and shopping for charitable donations. I ran (for exercise) outdoors twice for the … Continue reading Week 20 Review: Love and Loss
I’ve been all over the place lately. I’ve been almost frantic. I went shopping a total of three times to purchase gifts for charitable organizations. I spent three hours last … Continue reading Nervous Energy: The Case for Peace
Today was an interesting day for me. I had the opportunity to buy items for two different charitable organizations today. I don’t generally like shopping, but I loved this. First … Continue reading Week 19 Review: A Balance Between “Fun” and “Soft”
I’ve decided I don’t do well without a focus, and that apparently “fun” isn’t focus enough for me. I like fun, I just think I do better getting to it … Continue reading Going Soft
Santa’s a very sensitive subject, it seems. So I’m not going to say much about him or how we handle him at our house. Instead, I’m going to link to … Continue reading He Sees You When You’re Sleeping
Imperfect Happiness 