The scooter luge.

The scooter luge.

Sometimes we have to throw caution to the wind. Flip flops, bare knees and elbows, a steep driveway: enter the scooter luge. Ski helmets? Check. Mismatched summer shoes? Check. No knee or elbow pads?...

Saving up summer.

“One must maintain a little bittle of summer, even in the middle of winter.” ― Henry David Thoreau Related articles Happy Birthday, Henry David Thoreau, an early American naturalist, writer and tax protester (dontmesswithtaxes.typepad.com) Henry David Thoreau: 12...

Among my favorite people and places

Sometimes all your plans go out the window and you just have to soak it in, love it, live it. I was lucky to grow up spending summers in this beautiful part of the country, and even then I think I understood how special it was. With Daddyo hard at work and holding...

Our little girl turns eight today!

We had three sons before our first little girl arrived on May 25, 2004. She has always been my petunia. Sensitive and smart, kind and creative, quiet but strong in her convictions…she’s an interesting and big-hearted one. Keep that beautiful light shining,...

The unthinkable

Tonight was the wake for Michael John Demick, the 24 year-old brother of my friend Erin. His beloved dog Bebe was in the car with him when the accident occurred. They died on April 27, which happens to be our son Aidan’s birthday. As we celebrate Aidan’s...

Whatever.

I give in on some things now. A lot of things that aren’t important. Like letting your three-year old pick out her own clothes. And keeping the wreaths up. And taking my own, sweet time on the holiday (independence day) cards that still haven’t gone out....