Sometimes reading good books together can lead you onto paths that you are not expecting — just like life. Continue reading “Life lessons through literature: Grieving a raccoon”
Life lessons through literature: Grieving a raccoon
Remembering Pearlio: How to have a fish funeral
Today is the first birthday of our dear “kittens”:/news/2015/how-we-became-cat-owners-the-story-of-franny-and-pepper/, Franny and Pepper. Adorable as they may be, we feel that it is appropriate to give a fuller picture of their characters by telling the story of one of their most heinous crimes — and its effect on all the creatures in our household. Continue reading “Remembering Pearlio: How to have a fish funeral”
For the Sake of My Sisters
With two daughters and a lifetime of experience as a female, I have a few things to lament about the way our world treats the ladies. Continue reading “For the Sake of My Sisters”
In which I take issue with Shakespeare and invite you to my 40th birthday party
I was browsing through a copy of Shakespeare’s sonnets the other day and came across one that begins: _When forty winters shall besiege thy brow…_ “Excellent!” I thought. “This will be perfect for my fortieth birthday!” Continue reading “In which I take issue with Shakespeare and invite you to my 40th birthday party”
How we became cat-owners: The story of Franny and Pepper
In the spirit of tying up loose ends and working on my 2015 goals (“write more!”), let me offer this story of one of the most significant changes in our household last year: the tale of a family who adopted two kittens, one mother’s reluctance, and the glorious craziness of pet-ownership that has ensued. Continue reading “How we became cat-owners: The story of Franny and Pepper”
It Won’t Be Taken Away — Visiting with Mary and Martha, part 12
Mary gets to keep her choice, and we do too. Continue reading “It Won’t Be Taken Away — Visiting with Mary and Martha, part 12”
Comparing the Sisters — Visiting with Mary and Martha, part 11
Let’s talk about the dreamer and the worker — if that is an accurate description. Continue reading “Comparing the Sisters — Visiting with Mary and Martha, part 11”
It’s Counter-Cultural — Visiting with Mary and Martha, part 10
Mary, you’re making Martha uncomfortable. Continue reading “It’s Counter-Cultural — Visiting with Mary and Martha, part 10”
What Is the One Thing? — Visiting with Mary and Martha, part 9
There is just one thing? Continue reading “What Is the One Thing? — Visiting with Mary and Martha, part 9”
What About the Work? — Visiting with Mary and Martha, part 8
These floors aren’t going to wash themselves, y’know. Continue reading “What About the Work? — Visiting with Mary and Martha, part 8”