Getting Organized

One of the joys of empty nesting is that some of the energy that used to be spent making endless meals, doing laundry, and either cleaning up after people or nagging people to clean up after themselves can be spent on other projects. Like organizing. Exhibit A: here’s the chaotic state of affairs that was … [Read more…]

Main Street Studio

My friend invited me to join her for a pottery throwing class at Main Street Studio in Charlton. It is an absolutely lovely community craft studio. When you first walk in, you’re in an exhibition space On a lovely day they can open the garage doors, and there’s a teensy cozy sitting area (the orange … [Read more…]

Some Things to Do

Back in Ye Olden Days, I created this blog in large part to help people find things to do with their kids. Along with just wanting to write, I was worried about how isolating it can feel, especially if you’re a new parent home with little kids. Twice a week, I’d come up with a … [Read more…]

Native Plant Joy

Spring offers up all sorts of flowers and I love when a native something-or-other that I’ve planted actually blooms. So far this spring, I’ve been gifted with a bunch. This is lupine, known for its festival at the Albany Pine Bush and for being one of the Karner Blue Butterfly’s favorite foods. I planted lupine … [Read more…]

Ow. And once again, Ow.

It took me a full three weeks to get back to doing weights again after my old-lady back tweak. It was super-annoying. Luckily, spring has been springing, so I’ve been doing a better job of taking myself on morning walks. Of course now I have new aches and pains. Before J headed out to Arizona … [Read more…]