It started a few years ago. My mother-in-law gave our family a birdhouse for Christmas, it was a craft project she'd done. We hung it up on our shed in the backyard and didn't think much about it. Spring came, though, and I realized a family of birds moved in. Watching the parents swoop in… Continue reading backyard bird watching: how I entertain myself during (and before) the age of social distancing
this blog’s name has never been more relevant
The past few months have been a preparation for social distancing. I finished my microbiology class last semester, and took this semester off before nursing school starts in the fall... assuming they start a new class in the fall, since I'm sure this spring's class is super delayed and possibly cancelled. Anyway, my friend's sort… Continue reading this blog’s name has never been more relevant
your internet history
I'm typing blog on a laptop that is older than my oldest child. A silver MacBook Pro, basically the age of my relationship with my husband. I was with him 11 years ago when he purchased it (used!) from Best Buy in Virgina. We were newly dating, two young, unattached kids at the beginnings of… Continue reading your internet history
fall and changes
Ahhh, fall. The change in season, things get darker, a little colder, we cozy up. I personally love this season. Like spring, I have a strong nostalgic connection to the season, as I'm sure most people do. After a long summer, when the days stretch together and it seems it never ends, fall reminds us… Continue reading fall and changes
Off To Summer Camp He Goes …
My eldest is leaving for summer camp today. He just turned nine, and his primary concern of camp is "getting hit by balls during sports". (He's not exactly into team sports) My biggest concern has to do with his personal hygiene, as I fondly remember not showering once during my own first year of sleep-away… Continue reading Off To Summer Camp He Goes …
potty training blues
A few months ago my son stopped breastfeeding. I nursed him longer than any of my other kids, few months past 2 years old, and it was time. Around the same time we stopped giving him bottles as well. My last baby was a full fledged toddler and I was okay with that. Especially since… Continue reading potty training blues
Online Debates & Social Media
What's the point, right? Who in their right mind engages with internet trolls to prove a point, when you know on the other side the person you are typing against will never change their own heavily one-sided-and-bias minds? Why do we do this? Since I've deactivated my Facebook account I've not had to worry about… Continue reading Online Debates & Social Media
The Social Media Cleanse
Have you done it yet ? For years my interest in the Facebook has waned; I'd say I log on every few weeks. It's just not a pleasure to scroll on it any longer. Seeing photos and updates of my friends and family is nice and all, but as we all should know, all that… Continue reading The Social Media Cleanse
Diagnosis: Princess Power
It's happened. I swore to myself it wouldn't; the day she was born someone put a silly pink bow hat on my daughter's head, and it was then I vowed; I'm going to keep her away from the girly stuff. All the frilly, lacy, pink stuff that is having a little little girl just isn't… Continue reading Diagnosis: Princess Power
