Music to My Ears

Baguette has a phenomenal memory, and she remembers songs and TV episodes and books with no trouble at all. One day she’ll suddenly recite part of a Sesame Street episode that she hasn’t seen in months, and act it out… Read moreMusic to My Ears

Happy Blog-day!

It’s been 9 years to the day since I started blogging. That first post is pretty content-light, so here’s my most recent one for contrast. My blogging has changed a lot, as you can see–and also as I detailed two… Read moreHappy Blog-day!

I’m Not Fine With It

I am so tired. I’m tired of being told that I’m talking about the wrong thing. I’m tired of being told that I’m talking about it in the wrong way. I’m tired of having the subject changed. Remember how #YesAllWomen… Read moreI’m Not Fine With It

Some Stuff About Some Things

There’s a lot going on, and while I really want to write, it’s hard to come up with a unified concept. So here are a handful of thoughts and recent developments that are not at all unified. Baguette had a… Read moreSome Stuff About Some Things

Summer in Santa Barbara

I wish we could spend the whole summer in Santa Barbara, but I really can’t complain about having a week there. While Kauai is our top vacation spot, it’s a little out of our reach right now. Three plane tickets… Read moreSummer in Santa Barbara

Welcome to Summer!

Never mind that in California, we barely got a winter. What’s on my to-do list for this summer? Go to the beach A must-do. We all like the beach, and I think Baguette would like to live there. Well, really,… Read moreWelcome to Summer!

My Adventures in Jury Duty

Last month I got called for jury duty. It was not the first time. In fact, it was–by my count–the ninth time I have been called for jury duty. I have never been selected for a jury. The first time,… Read moreMy Adventures in Jury Duty

Playing Favorites

Here are a few of Baguette’s favorite things (right now): Snack: Pirate’s Booty–crunchy and (I guess) cheesy, so yea! Meal: Macaroni and Cheese–This girl loves her cheese and carbs.* Dessert: Chocolate ice cream, in great big spoonfuls. Animal: Elephants (but… Read morePlaying Favorites

PSA: Mercury Can Kill You

Not the planet. Well, I’m sure it could, because it’s super hot and also if it fell on you, ouch! But that’s not what I’m talking about. Mr. Sandwich and I try to be environmentally friendly. Yes, we love our… Read morePSA: Mercury Can Kill You