Sorry folks, but this is going to be a shorty. April and May happen to be the craziest months for us this year. We have had a birthday-anniversary-wedding-(insert momentous occasion here) back to back for the past two months. It’s been insane. Every weekend has been filled with get-togethers and celebrations. I can’t complain of course … because we are… Read More
Archives for 2010
Meditation and other deep thoughts about Kate Gosselin’s hair
There is a time of day that tastes deliciously sweet … like sun-kissed strawberries bursting with the warmth of summer. Slightly tart. Secretly satisfying crunch of the seeds popping in my mouth. This time of day also tastes to me like a towering ice cream cone, or piping hot coffee in a big frothy mug, or a thick creamy chowder on a… Read More
Eating Organic: The Dirty Dozen and the Clean 15
Several months back, I was reading quite a few books on green living and eating and growing organic. It sort of all started out with me going to some local farmer’s markets. There is something incredibly invigorating and charming about strolling through a farmer’s market and being able to sample all the produce that’s in season. I’m one of those… Read More
Things I Wish I Had Known Before Going to the New Park
A couple weeks ago, Noob Baby and I decided to go visit our new neighborhood park. One of the perks of living in Suburbia is that there are many pretty fabulous parks nearby to choose from. Each one, even though they’re all just a couple blocks away from each other, has its own personality. For example, there’s 1) “Chinese” park… Read More
30 for my 30
For the last couple days, I’ve been thinking about writing a different kind of post to commemorate my birthday today. This birthday in particular has vexed me. Can you guess which number it is? I’ll give you a couple hints: 1. I just purchased this: 2. Which was subsequently followed by this: 3. And then this: Ok, smartypants. You probably… Read More
Tactile Fun For Toddlers
For the past two months, Noob Baby and I have been going to a hands-on “art” class for toddlers. Every week, there are several stations for her to explore. There is play-dough, paints, stamps, and a tactile station where the noobs get to scoop and pour beans, seeds, peas, oatmeal etc. to their hearts’ content. It seems that the tactile… Read More