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!
Broke Through My First Brick Wall
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 →
The Way Life Should Be
I went to Bar Harbor, Maine, for the second time a few weeks ago. It made such an impression on me seven years ago that when I returned, I felt as if no time had passed. I went to my favorite shops, which were all still there. I went to the movie theater that serves... Continue Reading →
Block Island
“I find there is a quality to being alone that is incredibly precious. Life rushes back into the void, richer, more vivid, fuller than before.” —Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Gift from the Sea ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I spent three nights on Block Island last week. I wish I had been able to stay at least three more.... Continue Reading →
Kickstarter, Henna, and the Roman Empire
I need to kick my addiction to Kickstarter. There are just so many good ideas waiting to come to fruition...I just chipped in for three projects so now I want you to as well: Reading Rainbow OK, this one doesn't technically need any additional help. But don't you want to ensure that Reading Rainbow... Continue Reading →
