We’ve had no showings since re-listing our house. I’m sensing my optimism dissolve as I find myself spending less time online, looking at houses, and more time walking around, taking stock of the space we already have—there’s not much of it. Sophie arrived three weeks early. We were unprepared. Her cradle was delivered while she […]
If Sophie could read and understand this list, she may not agree with all of it. But she wears her heart on her sleeve. I know when she’s experiencing joy—bliss, even—just as I know when she’s feeling quite the opposite. Today, while celebrating Thanksgiving with my family, we each said what we’re thankful for. Sophie […]
This year OSU Thanksgiving was close to home—Andy and John (as well as everyone else who helped) cooked up a fantastic dinner at Riverside Lodge at Lake Isabella Park. Sophie spent a lot of time playing with Danielle and Christi. As always, peeling potatoes is a chore when dinner is for 30+ people! Sophie wore […]
Sophie and I recently went to Autumn’s 8th birthday party. Sophie was intrigued by “Duck Duck Goose” but clutched my leg instead of participating in the age-old game I insisted was much fun. While I watched Autumn excitedly open her presents … Sophie took advantage of the unused dance floor and danced all alone. She […]
What? That’s not how you’re supposed to use a spoon? “If you don’t like someone, the way he holds his spoon will make you furious; if you do like him, he can turn his plate over in your lap and you won’t mind.” —Irving Becker
Earlier this month we celebrated Pop Pop’s 55th birthday—I can’t even count that high! First, we had dinner at Mitchell’s Fish Market. I ate most of Mom’s mashed potatoes. Once home, I got to carry all the presents from the living room to the family room. Then I got to help Nini put the candles […]
Angel and Marty recently hosted a seven-course dinner party themed the Seven Deadly Sins. Angel’s brother, Stephen, planned the menu and cooked some of the best food I’ve ever eaten. First, greed: lobster corn dog with white truffle popcorn Second, anger: scallop ceviche alla diavalo Third, envy: artisan lettuce, walnuts, blueberry stilton and lemon vinaigrette […]
“It was one of those perfect English autumnal days which occur more frequently in memory than in life.” —P.D. James
On an unseasonably warm November Sunday Christine, Connor and I made the trip down to Louisville to meet Nolan—Maria and Bret’s new son, and Vincent’s new brother! He’s so handsome and Maria seemed so calm, well-rested and happy—she’s amazing. Congratulations, Witte family! “It was the tiniest thing I ever decided to put my whole life […]
Sophie recently put these letters on the wall during bath time. We think Paw Paw is trying to turn her into a Red Sox fan on the sly. “All literary men are Red Sox fans. To be a Yankee fan in literary society is to endanger your life.” —John Cheever
![The kiddos at First Unitarian Church are collecting books for students at South Avondale School to help fill the free bookstore our church sets up at the school regularly. If you have gently used or new books you'd like to donate, please let me know and I’ll come by and pick them up! We mostly need Pre-K/K (board books, concept books [ABCs, shapes], not lots of large hardcover picture books), early readers, early chapter books and blank journals. Because of the importance of children seeing mirrors of themselves in these books, diversity is key. Thanks!!](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/vp/1b0de463b3b6651ce328e04c69eefb61/5DAF8772/t51.2885-15/e35/p320x320/65600510_490323258372040_2015424398939439067_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com "The kiddos at First Unitarian Church are collecting books for students at South Avondale School to help fill the free bookstore our church sets up at the school regularly. If you have gently used or new books you'd like to donate, please let me know and I’ll come by and pick them up! We mostly need Pre-K/K (board books, concept books [ABCs, shapes], not lots of large hardcover picture books), early readers, early chapter books and blank journals. Because of the importance of children seeing mirrors of themselves in these books, diversity is key. Thanks!!")
