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I love being in the water. Love it. I once announced that I was pretty sure I could live in the shower in my parents’ guest bathroom. But pools are better. When I was a kid in southern California, we… Read moreSplish, Splash: Pools I Have Known
This morning, Baguette could stand briefly, but still wasn’t willing to take a step. So our pediatrician said that he wanted us to take her to an orthopedist. The only catch was that he didn’t think that we’d get in… Read moreBaby’s First Cast
So last night Baguette went into our bedroom, and a little later we heard a slappy thump followed by tears. She was sitting on the floor at the foot of our bed, and sobbing. I picked her up and cradled… Read moreBaby’s First X-Ray
As of today, I have been blogging for seven years. I think that hyperlinked text may be longer than my first blog post. So how has my blogging evolved? In fact, (as you may be able to tell from that… Read moreTraditions: Blogging, or Happy Anniversary to Me
What do you call a community of some 40,000 women who support each other? SITS! Just like the name says, the secret is in support. Each day, the site features a blogger, and today’s my day. Those of you who… Read moreIt’s My SITS Day!
Global Food Disparity on Daily Kos I’ve seen this before, but it’s worth revisiting. I think we do okay on whole foods–we do eat some packaged foods, but not junk food–but we could do better on fruits and vegetables in… Read more5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around
Last Monday, during lunch with a friend, I felt that warning tickle in the back of my throat. You know the one. That faint mealiness that hints at actual soreness to come. Sure enough, as the day progressed, I got… Read moreSummer Cold
Finish of DIII 3200 Meter Race at Ohio’s 2012 State Track Meet on YouTube This is one of the most inspiring things I’ve ever seen. Graphical Representation of Geologic Time on USGS PUblications Warehouse Yes, I am a history geek…. Read more5 Things I Found While I Was Looking Around
I don’t like any of its forms, but one that particularly incenses me is bias based on weight. I know all kinds of people who think it’s perfectly fine to judge character based on weight. Which you just can’t. Recently… Read moreBigotry
NOTE: Are you expecting your first child? Please feel free to skip this post. It’s not horrible and it all ends well, but I don’t think it’s typical. So why have it in your head? Here was my entire… Read moreOn Pain Meds During Labor