Our expanding family
We have a new kitten!! She came home from the humane society today. Yesterday, she jumped in Em's lap. But she chose to welcome me a bit differently! It's going…
My current stack of books
Back in March, I wrote a post called What's on your bedside table?. Last month, I got an Amazon Kindle. I love it! I have about six times more books…
Question 2 isn’t good for Maine
As many of you know, I am opposed casinos coming to Maine. I know many of my friends disagree and I respect that. I think these differences are one of…
Bock of Ages
My latest brew, the bock, is bottled. I can't wait to taste it...but I'll have to. It'll be another four more weeks. *sigh* In the interest of full disclosure, I…
Feeling the love at home
My 6 year old daughter brought the National Geographic with a Neanderthal to the dinner table. "Why would Mom have a magazine with a picture like this on it?" she…
Slug? What slug?
Playing with the kids this evening, I spotted a slug in the grass. I called my son over and pointed it out with my toe. Then I called my 6…
My son’s ear muscles
I love parenting. It's the toughest job in the world. But then you get gems like the conversation we had today. My 9 year-old son: I wasn't cold today. I…