Look, I don’t go around trying to find reading challenges. I don’t need a reading challenge: I love to read! But here’s the thing: if I get a reading challenge bee in my bonnet, sometimes I just can’t restrain myself. Like, every year that I go to the Savannah Book Festival, I tell myself that … [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
I’ve been feeling a little sorry for myself lately. Sunday before last, I was doing a very basic exercise I have done many times before (a squat press, if you must know), and I tweaked some back muscle. I have no idea why this happened. In retrospect, perhaps I was being a little aggressive when … [Read more…]
It’s been a surprisingly hectic spring. Since my last post, we had a quick visit from J during her spring break. Before she even left, I headed down south, first to visit my sister and her family in adorable Maplewood, New Jersey, then on a flight to Savannah to visit more family. In Georgia, there … [Read more…]
It sounds like the snow will finally melt this weekend! Not a minute too soon. The prospect of a little warm sun and opportunities to ride my bike do wonders for my mood, but in These Trying Times, it’s always a good idea to find small joys and celebrate them. So these are some of … [Read more…]
Y’all. Y’aaaaaalllllll. I have not even opened the door to the outside world today. I will not be stepping out. Listen, I aspire to be one of those people who takes a refreshing walk in nature and appreciates the Great Outdoors every single day, but I’m just… not. Maybe I could be if I lived … [Read more…]
