Love Her … mione. How can Harper be eight? This young lady is dynamic, smart, observant, thoughtful, loyal, creative, and sassy. She’s absolutely perfect for us. Harper loves tomboy clothes, riding her scooter, and playing soccer. She loves to paint and write, chop vegetables, make her bed, and leave notes for her family. She likes […]
I love this kid. What’s not to love? He makes all of us smile. He tickles our feet and cracks himself up. He wakes up early, because he can’t wait to begin a new day, ordinary or not. He loves to eat and closes his eyes in ecstasy at good food. He is an expert […]
I did not think the news could get worse. 100,000 American deaths to date and more to come. And then, last week happened. And then, our cities started to burn, and heartbroken people started screaming to be heard. One tragedy is unimaginable enough. But two devastations at once – well, it feels impossible. I watch […]
Well hello computer. It’s been a while since I’ve been here. Truth be told, I haven’t wanted to spend any more time on the screen than needed. After hours of webex meetings, grading, and recording instructional videos, my eyes were done for. Burning. Over it. However, I am coming up for air! Memorial Day has […]
It seems nearly impossible now to turn off my thoughts. There is time to muse, restless nights to worry within, sudden vivid dreams , and opportunity for quiet in our days. I took a long and meandering bike ride this morning, and the undulating pavement and path with little logic or destination, matched what was […]
What day is it? Wednesday? Saturday? Is anyone else having this conversation with yourself when you wake up in the morning? I am losing touch with the calendar the farther and farther we delve into this life of quarantine. I am also regularly engaging in inner conflict: Yes! I love being home / get me […]
March was a month to remember, wasn’t it? I will vividly recall the Thursday evening I spent in my classroom packing up my school bag after being told to take everything I might need in case I couldn’t come back to the building. Even then, I did not clearly understand what was ahead. I said […]
How are you doing today? In all things that matter, we are well. Healthy, safe, fed, warm. In things of less significance, today got a little … long. Not that there isn’t plenty to do. I can always wash the wood floor. I certainly have work to plan. I could clean out the pantry. But. […]
As soon as we knew that “school” would happen at home for while, we talked to Harper and Jameson about the things we wanted to be sure to include. One of their favorites from summer time were family book days. “Can we do those, mom?” Harper asked. I was thrilled to oblige. The weather forecasted […]
It seems like people either love or hate soda bread. The classic Irish version has caraway seeds and currents, both of which are polarizing ingredients. And sometimes, these sweet little loaves can be dry and chew like rock candy. To be fair though, most are completely delightful. Hot soda bread makes me happy! I do […]
