Occurrences Of Late

Mr. Sandwich: I’m developing legal arguments regarding why Ariel’s contract with Ursula isn’t binding. Me: Because she’s a minor? Mr. Sandwich: That, and Ursula keeps employing metaphors that Ariel cannot be expected to understand, like “Rake ’em across the coals.”… Read moreOccurrences Of Late

Anatomy of a Birthday Weekend

Or, What We Did On Our Birthday Vacation Thursday (our birthday weekends start early, by necessity) Tour a school that we might want Baguette to attend next year. Decide that we do not want Baguette to attend that school (it… Read moreAnatomy of a Birthday Weekend

Disruption Can Be Good

We spent the last week visiting family out of town. For Baguette, routine is king–but this morning, I was reminded of why disruption can be good. The trip was great, and I’ll write more about it later. But it was… Read moreDisruption Can Be Good

What Baguette Is Saying These Days

Here are a few things we’re likely to hear from Baguette right now: “I want listen to Pajanimals music.” “I want iPad, please.” “That wunnerfull!” (most likely to be heard just after she jumps into the pool and surfaces) And… Read moreWhat Baguette Is Saying These Days

Hey, Remember Me?

Wow, it’s been a week and a half since I last posted anything. That’s a long time in Blog World. The reason is that I’ve been sick. I started feeling bad last Tuesday, and on Wednesday I had what was… Read moreHey, Remember Me?