Connor and Helen Grow Up

Connor got it in his head that we were going to make a gingerbread house at Christmas. If we were at my parents' home, I probably would...

Ed and I went to a concert a couple of months ago. There were supposed to be two opening acts – a singer we were really interested in hearin...

Parenting is an exercise in balance. And, sadly, perhaps, my parenting modus operandi seems to be to pile on as many things as I can handle,...

It's cold in Arlington. Really cold. And while yesterday I was busy complaining that Connor's school had indoor recess (it was aroun...

It seems some people are just wired to be happy. On the other hand, some people seem wired to see the negative in every situation. On New ...

For Christmas, Ed gifted me with a combo coffee and espresso maker. In response, I gifted the trashcan with my no longer working espresso ma...

I don't like to tell people I'm going to do something and then not follow through and do it. So when I set a goal that seems just on...

We stayed at the Inn at Pocono Manor on Friday night and were greatly pleased to find a giant wardrobe in one of the rooms of the suite. ...

It seems A LOT of stuff happens in this world without me having any knowledge. As I've said before in this space, I'm OK with that -...

After posting about my very sad non-chocolate treat purchase , a friend walked down the hallway and handed me a snack size Snickers bar. It ...