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Pierce College in Woodland Hills has an agricultural program, and one weekend every year, they open up their farm to the public. Luckily for us, this was that weekend. Much of my time was spent complying with cries of “PIGGYBACK!”,… Read moreFarm Life
Well, last week was a bear, wasn’t it? Over the weekend, Baguette and Mr. Sandwich went to swim class and our regular playdate with Bestie, while I went to my alumni club’s annual lunch, which raises money for scholarships. I… Read moreFresh Week, Fresh Start
It’s easy, during a week like this, to be horrified, to be sad, to be scared. It’s natural. But it’s also easy, if you take a look–as many people are doing–at the other end of terror and tragedy. There’s Jaimie… Read moreThe Good That Men Do
When I was in college, I injured my knee and spent six months in a knee immobilizer. This meant that when I was flying, I met every person in the airport. And also on the plane. I was constantly telling… Read moreThere Is No Serial Killer in the Back Yard
Three years ago, a little girl entered our lives and changed our world forever.
Baguette’s day care has become a delivery point for a CSA program. For those of you not familiar with CSA programs, they’re basically a way to get food from local farmers without all that aggravating hassle of going to the… Read moreThe Farmer in the Dell
Jill Pinnella Corso of Back Home Blog has a post that strikes a chord with me. It’s about shoes. When I was in my 20s and 30s, I wore a lot of heels. And by that, I mean that I… Read moreOf Shoes, and Ships, and . . . No, Just Shoes
Who am I? Based on my superhero powers, I have a lot of identities. 1) The Unstoppable Force: Labor and delivery. ‘Nuff said. 2) The Emphathizer: I can (usually) snuggle and talk a tantrum away. 3) The Staunch Supporter: I… Read more10 Things That Make Me Feel Like a Superhero
Last year was our first effort at a family Easter. This year there was no snowshoeing, but we did dye and hide eggs. Baguette hunted them, with help from Elmer the Patchwork Elephant. Then there were deviled eggs. And Mr…. Read moreTraditions: Easter Dinner
Mr. Sandwich and I both work for a state organization, which means that we get today off in honor of Cesar Chavez Day. Baguette’s day care, on the other hand, is open. Most of the time, if work is closed,… Read moreGrown-Up Day