The weather is dreary and gloomy, and I'm turning 40 in exactly eight months. Time to stop and look at the roses to cheer myself up. I volunteer at the Kelleher Rose Garden a few times each summer. Because it's surrounded by tall hedges, it reminds me of one of my favorite children's novels, The... Continue Reading →
Mary, Anya, and I checked off the letters F and S on the Alphabet Bar List the other night. We headed to Somerville to Foundry on Elm and Saloon. We scored seats in the middle of the bar at Foundry and Elm. I was pleased to discover an interesting beer list; I ordered a... Continue Reading →
A friend sent me this article consisting of recent quotes by famous women about their child -free/-less status. I'm printing this one out. Thanks for giving a voice to the women taking the road less diapered, ladies!
I broke through my first brick wall recently! A metaphorical, genealogical brick wall, that is. I can't even describe the surprise, relief, and elation I felt ALL AT ONCE. It's a once-in-a-lifetime feeling. My family tree has pretty long branches—some going back to the 1600s even. Except for one lonely, stubby branch. This branch has... Continue Reading →
I am now an ABR, thanks to this little peanut: ABR stands for "Auntie by Relation," according to the author of this book: Time to crack open this book and work on my savviness. Do any... Continue Reading →
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