Source: http://worldaccordingtomaggie.com I think a lot about male-female dynamics and roles in a marriage or partnership. My husband and I have what you might call a “traditional” set-up–he goes to work, I stay home and do the child-rearing. But truth be told, this is an economic decision. If I worked in a field where I …
My great-uncle Al was a packrat and a copious and mostly accurate notetaker. After his death, my mother uncovered boxes of photos and documents that Uncle Al kept all his life, along with a mystery! It seems that when my great-grandfather Naif emigrated to this country, he left behind a wife (and children?) in Lebanon. …
I have a strong recollection of my grandmother telling me that she was a fur coat model when she met my grandfather. She said my grandfather used to come into the shop and she wouldn’t give him the time of day. I have no idea now if my memory is true. I don’t question whether …
The more I mull over this word I’ve chosen, the more I realize that it goes beyond just unitasking. Choosing to focus on something or someone also means that I’m choosing NOT to focus on something or someone. I realized this today, home for our second snow day of the week. The kids were outside, …
These are weird, in-between days. Henry has been on vacation since last Monday, the kids are out of school, of course and I still have all my regular mommy and housewife things going on, but at a slower pace. Here’s what I’ve been up to: 1. Alice was inspired by my 2013 reflection to write …
Alice worked on this flip for a long time, taking quite a few spills in the process. I love how proud she is when she finally sticks it! As soon as I saw these pencils, I knew I needed to have them. This baby is 3 now. In a big way. It’s kind of kicking …
As a follow-up to my last post, I thought I’d write about my less-than-Utopian kitchen. In a dream world, everything in my kitchen would be from a garden outside my door, or from farmers up the road. Alas, living in the Northeast means that I am limited in my selection during the cooler months. Plus, …
A friend shared this great idea on Facebook: dropping colored vinegar into baking soda. Little mini volcanoes! We woke up in the morning to 16 inches. Camping out in front of the fireplace and wishing for the real thing. I put Alice to work sorting coins for rolling. Our cat took a step, and would’ve …