This morning we woke up to blue skies in Chic and Trendy Dunstable and, after dropping Self-Proclaimed Perfect Boy Gabe off at school, I... Read More
read
-
-
… on a theory of relativity and ‘the great blizzard of 2015’
When we moved to Australia in 1995, ‘we’ were me, the Nearly Perfect Husband, First Born Mac (then 2 1/2) and Number One Son Sam (having... Read More
-
… on when they get it right (ish)
This morning when we woke up, there was snow. Kind of a lot of snow. We had been hearing that it was coming. And... Read More
-
… on growing up, and *really* growing up
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
-
… good (frigid) morning maine
In Maine, my bedroom windows face a body of water known as Townsend Gut. I know, I know. I’ve said before that it’s not... Read More
-
… on a quiet word to music parents (shhh, don’t tell!)
Okay. Firstly…. Breathe. It looks like little Johnny’s or Susie’s interest in the drums, or sax, or bass… Or guitar, or piano, or clarinet,... Read More
-
… 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
-
… on now that I can’t have it, I want it (a poem)
Oh where, oh where, is that new fallen snow? The stuff of romance, of winter’s big show The fluffy soft white stuff, that blows to... Read More
-
… on what could be a tragic miscarriage of justice
Anyone notice anything wrong with the Nearly Perfect Husband’s signature above? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Well, allow me to help you out. His title is wrong.... Read More
-
… on a christmas miracle and one happy donkey
Let’s get right to it, shall we? The Christmas Miracle is not that I woke up today and feel a bit better because there... Read More
-
… on a christmas eve visit
This Christmas Eve, I am taking a little break from wrapping and laughing and family and friends. I have a very important little human... Read More
-
… 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