I’ve taken to a pretty strict de-stressing routine at the end of the day. I moved an ottoman to in front of the sofa. Feet up. Under the Afghan crocheted (supposedly) by Grandma Marion. Hopefully, Fez by my side (but he really seems to be enjoying owning the corner spot on the other sofa more […]
Covid To Do List
Just wrapping up week five in Covidland. The weather is not cooperating with the concept of spring. We’ve had snow two days this week even though it’s mid April. Good news: I love the haircut B gave me; I’m exercising more often; and I’m building some cred with my homemade sourdough. Less good news: I’m […]
Bill. Not like the others. Or, meditations on pasty butt.
Time to lay down a little chick science. It’s been two weeks and two days since the chicks arrived. Just a reminder that I ordered five bantams, and downstairs we are lovingly brooding nine. So many mouths to feed. I’ve put a lot of effort into making this experience as enjoyable and difficult as possible. […]
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It’s the start of week five in Coronaville. The news isn’t pretty (peak yet?), school has been extended to May 20 (highly unlikely), but I’m shockingly happy tucked in at home. Having a healthy family and friends, a paycheck, and yard to work in with access to long walks with Fez are difference-makers. I’ve got […]
The Great Arrival
It’s March 28, 2020, which means we are in the opening and still unknown period of the Corona virus. Already two weeks at home, homeschooling and remote working, has been a big adjustment. The boys have done it seamlessly. For I., now 12, this may be his preferred state of life: limited hours of school, […]
Let’s try this again
Somewhere, already in the universe of things I cannot keep track of, keep up with, and understand lives a blog with this name. Â I created it about one year ago, which I know because I was also thinking about milkweed, and my memories of exploration and love as a kid..and today I pulled a u-turn […]