Here we are in a brand-new year and I’m feeling the same ol’ sleepiness. School resumes on Monday and I’ll have my routine back. I am a creature of habit, an introverted one at that. Winter break has been a gauntlet of activity, which is the case every year, but I always seem to forget — Read More

‘Twas the week before Christmas and all the mothers of young children were losing their minds… This will be a quick roundup because I am, in fact, losing my mind. Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate. I hope you sneak in some relaxation in the midst of the craziness. I’ll see you — Read More

Friday the 13th—cue spooky music. Let’s hope there’s nothing spooky today. I am at capacity. Here’s the roundup! Quote of the week:“There is too much bad news to justify complacency. There is too much good news to justify despair.” —Donella Meadows What I’m reading:Don’t Be a Stranger by Susan Minot. I can’t remember how this — Read More

Howdy! I missed last week due to Thanksgiving festivities so this is a bi-weekly roundup. I’m still in denial that it’s December, despite all the holiday things going on around us. Can we just pause a sec? I have not even begun Christmas shopping. I seem to forget every year how stressful the holidays are—protective — Read More

Every year, I’m surprised at how the holidays sneak up on me. I hope you and yours have a Happy Thanksgiving. Here’s the roundup. Quote of the week:“Those who build walls are their own prisoners. I’m going to go fulfill my proper function in the social organism. I’m going to go unbuild walls.” —Ursula Le — Read More

Well, it’s been a week. Going online and reading news headlines about Trump administration appointments feels like death by a thousand cuts. It’s a lot to take in. I’m not sure where to go from here. For now, I’m just trying to stay close to my values and to the people I love. That’s all — Read More