When Will I Grow Up? “When will I grow up?” She asked of the sky And the sky gazed down “Oh, my dear child,... Read More
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… on a historic scientific experiment (who ya gonna call?)
If there’s somethin’ strange In yer big ol’ barn Who ya gonna call? Quantum Physics Repair Service! huh. That so doesn’t work. If there’s... Read More
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… on journals and the phases of grief (for…journaling)
The other day a friend said to me something I have heard many, many times in my life. She said, “Well, you are really... Read More
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… on hugs from a room
I have had not a lot, and I’ve had a lot. I kind of like the ‘a lot’. Not talking about stuff here. I’m talking... Read More
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… on a new irreverent thing. again.
Beautiful right? Until you realize that First Born Mac and Number One Son Sam refer to that super tall evergreen tree as Isengard. Which... Read More
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… on the secret activities of an old yankee man
The other day I came home from a long day of being ‘out’. Ironic for many reasons, not the least of which is the... Read More
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… on happenings better left untold (nah.)
The following is a true story. The names have been changed to protect the innocent… …ish. On the 11th of November, 2014, in an... Read More
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…. on a college search meant to be
So, you know those kids? Checklist kids? The kids who had their future community service, sports, leadership and grade point averages in neat bullet... Read More
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… on freakin’ chewy centers
In Maine, I have one of those cute little wooden signs. You know the ones. They’re wood and sort of box-y, and also quote-y.... Read More
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… on being married to a superhero
Tonight the nearly perfect husband declared that he could totally lead a group of geese from Canada to South Carolina. As a little girl.... Read More
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… on the cherishability of crazed days
Yesterday I was out the door and headed for the combo farmers’ market/cheese shop/wine and craft beer shop/nut and gourmet food stand/florist and nursery... Read More
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… on ‘oh my gawd oh my gawd oh my gawd….’
Oh my Gawd oh my Gawd oh my Gawd… OH MY GAWD THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY PLANNER JUST ARRIVED! ULTIMATE! Okay, see that flower arrangement... Read More