glasses – 2 mar 2011
I headed to the eye doctor and got glasses today. I can now see what I’m typing. Sweet.
what i learned today
homeschooling: Homeschooling Disadvantages Oh jeez. The same old drivel. BUT, I did find (some) of the comments enlightening and encouraging! Fairly Odd Mother: Closing a door parenting Free Range Kids Outrage of the Week: Goggles Banned as Straps Could โSnapโGive me a break. The Trouble with Bright GirlsQuoting: How often have you found yourself avoiding
compost – 1 mar 2011
We generate a lot of compost in our daily cooking. We’ve been using a “compost pile” for probably almost 10 years now, but I think we have yet to actually use the compost that we create. I see composting as a way to keep the trash volume lower and less stinky …
My 1001st post: A post about blogging
I don’t kid myself that lots of people are waiting with bated breath to see what I will write next. This isn’t a blog about attracting a readership or even for providing information about a topic. It is simply my little outlet. I know I’m not the world’s funniest or most inspring writer; I’m not
Travel Tuesday: Weekly Highlights for 1 Mar 2011
A weekend spent picking up our new roadtripping vehicle and camping at the beach in Myrtle Beach was just what I needed! But now we’re back home again, and I love what I’ve been reading out there on the web, and I’d love to share my highlights with you. Here are some of my favorites
brewing storm – 28 feb 2011
The much anticipated storm rolled in hours after it was predicted to arrive. And then, while intense, was over quickly. When the retaining wall at our old house collapsed, I had worried that I would never again enjoy a storm… but, once again, I do.
Tomorrow is March already??
I’m not ready for it to be March already!! Where did February go, I wonder? I more inspired than ever to make this a great, energy building month. My goals continue to be to avoid junk food like chips and sweets and calorie drinks. I did fairly well on that in February, and I’m hoping
Mondays are for Dreaming: (The Wonderful World of) Disney
Ah Disney. Every family dreams of heading to Disney. Or not. I personally don’t dream of Disney. But my kids sure do…almost as much as they dream of going back to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. It’s not that they’ve never been to Disney. Truth be told, they’ve been to Disney on three continents.
spring – 27 feb 2011
Despite not feeling well, I was still able to enjoy the spring-like day a little bit …
To be ill or not to be ill
I am so frustrated with this “illness”. I’m just sick enough to feel low on energy and to want to not socialize in fear of infecting someone else. I’m not sick enough to throw in the towel and crawl into bed with no guilt. Today I’ve worked, done laundry, cleaned the house, made a goodwill
Travel Tip: I’m Lost
Reading Travelling with Doggie Tags from The Wee Life, I was reminded of a post I wrote almost two years ago, just before I put this blog on hiatus for a year. Since then, we’ve managed to lose Chloe twice, once in NYC and once in Istanbul. Given, in both cases we lost her for
gazoo – 26 feb 2011
Gazoo enjoyed the quite midday while the girls were gone but I was home to let her in and out as she pleased. What a life!
Seeing: Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
We spent our Monday in New Orleans sailing on the river, inhaling powdered sugar and riding the rails, waiting for it to be Tuesday when the museums would be open. Tuesday morning the girls and I headed down to the waterfront to visit the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. We had already decided to splurge
mixed up files
As I wrote a couple of weeks ago, we’ve been spending time decluttering, organizing and simplifying. Years ago, when I had 10 CDs and 5 DVDs, I didn’t worry about putting things back in the right boxes. I had so few, it didn’t matter. I’d find the one I was looking for quickly enough. When
vase – 25 feb 2011
Today was a pleasant day. I worked but was not anxious or worried. I was relaxed. The house was picked up a bit. The girls were content. It was pizza night.
procrastinating no longer
I’ve never been much of a procrastinator. I’ve generally had everything I needed to get done done and way before it needed to get done. But lately, I’ve been twiddling my thumbs more, web surfing, social media-ing and doing other meaningless, time-wasting activities. I eventually get everything done that I wanted to get done and
Photo Friday: South of the Border
If you’ve ever driven on I-95 in the Carolinas, you’ve seen the billboards. Almost as prevalent as the signs for Lookout Mountain, they grab your attention. On our trip to Wilmington, NC, to pick up my new car last week, I gave in to the signs, and we stopped…at South of the Border, “Americaโs favorite
fencing – 24 feb 2011
Chloe loves her fencing class on Thursdays …
Thursday, Thursday
As I’ve mentioned about a million times to anyone who will listen, I hate Thursdays. I admit, it is partly a monster of my own creation. I choose to schedule library day and Chloe’s gymnastics on the same day as homeschool classes in order to free up the rest of the week. Having only one
Getting Around: New Orleans Streetcars
After our ride on the ferry, stop for beignets at Cafe du Monde and a stroll through the French market, the girls and I found ourselves at the end of the Riverfront streetcar line. After talking with the conductor, I decided we should buy an all-day pass and ride the rails. We first rode the
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