The Food Paradox

February 24, 2012

What kid doesn’t have some food they just absolutely won’t eat? For most kids, it’s foods like liver, spinach, and cauliflower that cause dramatic wailing and gagging at the dinner table. No amount of persuasion and bribery can get them to eat that stuff. My own childhood culinary nightmares included squash, brussels sprouts, and mushrooms. [...]

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Spring Tease

February 9, 2012

It’s been awhile since I posted a Friday photo. But then I don’t get out much with my camera during the winter. The past few weeks we’ve had more sunshine than usual for this time of year. And one day last week it just about felt like spring. So we took a leisurely walk on [...]

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The Power of Introverts

February 7, 2012

Introverts are in the news, even if they’d rather not be. Time, NPR, Scientific American, and a host of other media sources are all buzzing about the new book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, by Susan Cain. Introverts are cautious, quiet people who might prefer to work through [...]

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When the Kids are Asleep

January 24, 2012

Shhh. Do you hear that? It’s a quiet house. Teeth have been brushed, books have been read, glasses of water have been requested. And now the kids are finally asleep! Which means it’s time for the parents to sneak away for a little adult fun. You know what I’m talking about. Breaking Bad, The Walking [...]

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Big Decision

January 20, 2012

We’ve been homeschoolers for over five years now. It seems like forever, and I can barely even remember when my kids were in a brick and mortar school. My kids have thrived at home, learning and growing at a rate beyond my expectations. It’s a real pleasure, and kind of fun as well, to guide [...]

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Warming Up with Subway

January 13, 2012

Ever since a new Subway opened up just down the street from our house, my kids have been asking for that when we need a break from the usual lunchtime PB&Js or mac ‘n’ cheese. Fast food, to my kids, is no longer defined as burgers and fries. And thank goodness for that. They are [...]

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Saying Goodbye

January 4, 2012

Three months ago I wrote about our old cat, Basil, and his paralyzed back legs. He had made an amazing comeback, but never regained control of his bowels and bladder. Just before New Year’s, his condition was worsening, so we made the very tough decision to say goodbye to him. It’s the end of an [...]

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Love/Hate Christmas

December 21, 2011

I love setting up the Christmas tree, lights, and assorted decorations. I hate taking them down just because they never seem to fit back in the boxes I took them out of! I love looking out at the snow. I hate driving in the snow. I love giving fun toys and games to my kids. [...]

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Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One Before

December 14, 2011

I think I’ve found the best joke book ever. For a history buff like myself, The World’s Oldest Joke Book, by Dan Crompton, is an awesome collection of ancient jokes that are both funny and fascinating. This is basically a translation of a Roman joke book from the 4th century AD, called Philogelos, which just [...]

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A Free Lunch at Wendy’s

December 7, 2011

Take a good long look at that burger. Now, if you’re a burger kind of person, which I am, you’re probably drooling right about now. Because that’s one good looking sandwich. When you order the new “W” burger at Wendy’s, it’s not going to look quite as perfect as that photo, but your tastebuds won’t [...]

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