So Pinterest… I like it, always have. Every once in a while I see people complaining that they don’t get it. There is a lot to get confused by online, but Pinterest shouldn’t be one of them. You just get an account (if you need an invite let me know). You’ll set up “Boards”: Install and drag [...]
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
It started seven years ago with an infant and a sitter, then there was a carpeted corridor in a church preschool, and onto a sunny walk ending at the front steps of the elementary school. The second time doing the each of those for the first time hurt all over again. Now, with Finley, we’re [...]
Monday, January 16, 2012
The arrival of this particular three day weekend came with declarations of knowing things about Martin Luther King Jr. Briar shared with me some of the things she learned, Avery piped in with other details. Finley listened and nodded, occasionally chiming in to compare it to something. I was proud of them, am proud of [...]
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Last night we had our date night at the local ski mountain. It’s literally less than a mile from our house, so it’s actually more convenient than the gym. It was 18 degrees not taking into account the wind last night. I am betting the YMCA was warmer, but to the slopes we went. I [...]
Sunday, January 1, 2012
A woman I have a deep fondness and admiration for, Susan Neibur, posted something this morning that has stayed with me like a strong beam of sunlight after a swim in the cold lake. Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, Whispering ‘it will be happier’… - Alfred Lord Tennyson I certainly had my share of [...]
Friday, December 9, 2011
I spend a lot of time online for work— Twitter Google+ Pinterest Facebook LinkedIn Then there are the sites I frequent for inspiration, research and, let’s be honest, oblivion. I thought as we hurdle through the holidays it might be fun to just have a little fun. Here are a few things that have made me smile. Cycle of customized apology Have [...]
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
I’ve made no secret that my ability to gracefully balance between the work realm and the craft table is a myth. I’ve tried to do it all, I’ve sobbed at the futility of it, but I’ve also realized something—no one does everything perfectly. We all feel less-than at some point or another. We working moms [...]
Thursday, October 6, 2011
You captivated and inspired us. You connected us to places we couldn’t go and sparked ideas of new ways of doing things. My girls associate the apple with possibility, it has taught them and kept them company. They don’t know it, but they get that from you. Thank you forever for the possibility you gave us, but [...]
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Even without the sombrero and Dorothy slippers, she is all twinkle and spice. I love her office visits.
Monday, September 12, 2011
It doesn’t matter where you live or who you love. Every single day there is something to be grateful for in your life. Remember that always.
Friday, January 27, 2012
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