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Urse. Down mommy. iPad.

Aurora is cranky this morning. She woke up earlier than normal, though likely that is the result of her sleeping through the night and not spending time at 3 a.m. trying to play. Ask her if she is a bossypants … Continue reading

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Circuitous is not a four-letter word

We’re on paths. Decisions move you in the direction you’re meant to go. And worrying about things out of your control seems like a mistake, at least I think worrying about things out of my control seems like a mistake. … Continue reading

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A middle-aged kind of life

A friend, a couple of weeks ago, complained that she is living a middle-aged kind of life. Doesn’t go out often. Would rather stay at home, in front of the television, eating something she pulled together, while her daughter is … Continue reading

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Yes, I know what you think of me

Out today, Issue 21 of Mental Shoes, in which you will not only find my essay Yes I know what you think of me, but also the biggest picture of me I’ve ever seen. Holly took the pictures of me, … Continue reading

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February dressed like April

February does not feel the way this February feels. We’ve had five feet less snow this winter than we had last winter, and right now, outside the window I’m facing, there is no snow on the ground and the sun … Continue reading

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Pancakes

Avery asked for pancakes yesterday, having eaten pancakes twice since Christmas. Blame Costco. Wanted pancakes for Christmas; ended up having to buy a bag of mix good for 270 pancakes (10 pounds of mix, in other words). So this mix … Continue reading

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Misery loves company

We say we want our friends to be happy, because of course we’re supposed to want our friends to be happy, but when a friend says he or she is happy — or when several friends say they are happy, … Continue reading

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