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Back again from Santa Barbara, which has become our summer tradition. It’s not that we aren’t willing to travel anywhere else, it’s just that Santa Barbara is so nice, and so easy–easy to get to, and easy to be in…. Read moreSanta Barbara: The Good
Earlier this week, we were in the living room. Baguette came around the corner from the kitchen, waving a wooden spoon and saying, “Let’s bake a cake.” From that point on, she refused to bake a cake. I would ask,… Read moreBaking with Baguette
I’ve read Tuck Everlasting more than once and have no idea what happens in that book. Ditto Wide Sargasso Sea. I also don’t understand the appeal of ripped jeans as attractive fashion. I didn’t get them last time, either. Is… Read moreWhat Comes To Mind
This summer my goals were to go to the beach (we made it two or three times), go to the pool (we went a lot), and learn to make a really good hamburger (turns out the answer is fry, don’t… Read moreLeaf Bag List – Fall 2014
Thoughts from my week (or two): 1) I’m a little concerned about the nature of Baguette’s relationship with Bert from Sesame Street. She keeps kissing him and then feeding him to her dragon. 2) While I think she has a… Read moreFriday 5: September 26, 2014
Here are a few things from the past week. 1) Baguette is perfectly fine with cold macaroni and cheese, except when she’s not okay with it. 2) I have some really good support at work. That’s good to know. 3)… Read moreFriday Five, September 12, 2014
Five things from the past week: 1) I am so relieved that someone came up with a better method of handling the situation in Ferguson. Who would have imagined that treating people like people could work? But is there still… Read moreFriday Five: August 15, 2014
There’s a lot going on, and while I really want to write, it’s hard to come up with a unified concept. So here are a handful of thoughts and recent developments that are not at all unified. Baguette had a… Read moreSome Stuff About Some Things
I wish we could spend the whole summer in Santa Barbara, but I really can’t complain about having a week there. While Kauai is our top vacation spot, it’s a little out of our reach right now. Three plane tickets… Read moreSummer in Santa Barbara
It’s not a doll baby party until all the doll babies are naked. Baguette’s giggle is the most beautiful sound in the world. When we went to our first appointment with the developmental pediatrician, I realized where they keep all… Read moreThings I’ve Noticed