Pierce College in Woodland Hills has an agricultural program, and one weekend every year, they open up their farm to the public. Luckily for us, this was that weekend. Much...
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Fresh Week, Fresh Start
Well, last week was a bear, wasn’t it? Over the weekend, Baguette and Mr. Sandwich went to swim class and our regular playdate with Bestie, while I went to my...
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The Good That Men Do
It’s easy, during a week like this, to be horrified, to be sad, to be scared. It’s natural. But it’s also easy, if you take a look–as many people are...
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There Is No Serial Killer in the Back Yard
When I was in college, I injured my knee and spent six months in a knee immobilizer. This meant that when I was flying, I met every person in the...
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Happy 3rd Birthday, Baguette!
Three years ago, a little girl entered our lives and changed our world forever.
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The Farmer in the Dell
Baguette’s day care has become a delivery point for a CSA program. For those of you not familiar with CSA programs, they’re basically a way to get food from local...
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Of Shoes, and Ships, and . . . No, Just Shoes
Jill Pinnella Corso of Back Home Blog has a post that strikes a chord with me. It’s about shoes. When I was in my 20s and 30s, I wore a...
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10 Things That Make Me Feel Like a Superhero
Who am I? Based on my superhero powers, I have a lot of identities. 1) The Unstoppable Force: Labor and delivery. ‘Nuff said. 2) The Emphathizer: I can (usually) snuggle...
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Traditions: Easter Dinner
Last year was our first effort at a family Easter. This year there was no snowshoeing, but we did dye and hide eggs. Baguette hunted them, with help from Elmer...
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Grown-Up Day
Mr. Sandwich and I both work for a state organization, which means that we get today off in honor of Cesar Chavez Day. Baguette’s day care, on the other hand,...