I was not a good sport through the end of both my pregnancies. I was an okay pregnant woman for most of the most of those months, but the last one? Echhh. I’ve known women who sat placidly in their 42nd week. “The baby will come when it’s ready. I’m good. I’m reading novels, I’m…
a reminder
So… I know that sticking your hands in scorching hot whey might not be what you’re dreaming of right now, but I’ve got to tell you, I did it today and I am not sorry. It’s about 110 degrees in my bedroom right now–I mean it’s really that hot and many of you might be…
the foraging explorers
The ladies have a new activity. When they have read too many books, and art seems boring, and we have said “enough PBSkids.com!”, they put on their backpacks and go exploring. From what I can tell, the contents of the backpacks are strictly defined. There is a water bottle, a notebook in each, and a…
russian potato salad
I’ve got a serious flaw, and if I don’t do something about it, I’m going to give myself an ulcer, or high blood pressure, or one of those stress-y issues. I’m a big party thrower. I just love it. We had over 100 people here on New Year’s, packed wall to wall, and although it…
radish salad
I have a couple of things I need to tell you! Nothing huge or substantial, but details I think you will appreciate. It is a gray and windy morning (my favorite, secretly), and it is mother’s day (happy mother’s day!) and this is my 300th post (wahoo!). Rosie has been walking around for the last…
Occasionally I teach workshops, and I have one coming up this fall. Join me and stellar novelist 