Every morning goes pretty much the same. Joey’s up before 6. I hear the shower. I turn over and have another dream. He comes back and reminds me that it is time for the day to begin. And as soon as I am about to will myself up, Rosie runs in. Hair in a mop…
how to give your kitchen a makeover for 15 bucks or less
I’m home today with my still-sick Rosie, watching the ice fall outside. I’m doing laundry and scrubbing bathrooms, hoping the sickness is making its exit. I hope so, because I’m not sure how many more times I can watch African Cats, and we’re running out of movies. Really, truly, this post is an excuse to…
summer’s end
Everyone is getting married around here.I’m serious. I know I’m prone to exaggeration, but really I’m right about this. It all started with our Canadian odyssey towards the union of our dear Chris and Kait. Then Luke and India walked down the barn aisle with their lovely Odette (oh the pie at that one!). Then…
sadie’s summer
Since the new camera has come into our lives, the old camera has been usurped by the girls. It is an endlessly entertaining activity for them, taking pictures of goofy faces and each other’s butts. But once in a while, one of them has an artistic moment, and that girl will get a dazed look…
Occasionally I teach workshops, and I have one coming up this fall. Join me and stellar novelist 