What Fresh Hell Is This?
Now I don’t know if I’m sending Baguette to school or to the Somme.
Book Talk: Books I Do Not Like
I read a lot. I’ve always read a lot. Over the course of the pandemic, one of the few things about myself I’ve been able to hold onto was reading. I’ve become a heavy user of the public library over… Read moreBook Talk: Books I Do Not Like
How We Made It Through the Pandemic
First up: The pandemic is not over. It’s not even the only viral problem out there. That said, I’ve had a post with this title in mind for at least two years. Not everything that I was going to write… Read moreHow We Made It Through the Pandemic
Meet Rudy
There’s never a good time to say goodbye to your pet, and we miss Butch very much. Baguette talks about him and Sundance and Wicket all the time, and our consolation is that she clearly is happy when she thinks… Read moreMeet Rudy
Last of the Wild Bunch
We said goodbye to Butch on Saturday. He had a good run — he survived Sundance, who we lost to brain lesions in February 2019, by more than a year. We adopted them in 2015, and gave them both the… Read moreLast of the Wild Bunch
Cottages and Cabins
Baguette loves a good cottage. In fact, Baguette loves a cottage so much that sometimes she will just ask to go to one. We’re pretty sure a big part of the appeal is that it’s a cozy space that has… Read moreCottages and Cabins
Book Talk: I Recommend Laura McHugh
If you haven’t yet discovered Laura McHugh, then hie thee to the bookstore or library and dive right in. Or, like me, you can listen to the audiobooks. I’m not going to quibble about the medium. The first of her… Read moreBook Talk: I Recommend Laura McHugh
Happy Halloween 2019 – and Hello, November!
To be honest, we never know what Halloween is going to bring. We’ve seen enough variation to know that the best approach is to let Baguette set the pace. Some years she’s wanted to go to a few houses for… Read moreHappy Halloween 2019 – and Hello, November!
Traditions: Friday Night Pizza
Friday nights are tough at the Sandwich house. Baguette is exhausted from the long week. We’re tired. We’ve learned it’s a terrible night to go out to dinner, because Baguette is just not up for it, no matter what restaurant… Read moreTraditions: Friday Night Pizza
Book Talk: Re-Reading Elswyth Thane’s Williamsburg Novels
I’ve been reading Elswyth Thane’s Williamsburg series for most of my life, some of them more times than others. Recently I decided to read all seven of the books, and while some of my opinions hold, a few have changed… Read moreBook Talk: Re-Reading Elswyth Thane’s Williamsburg Novels