“The reading was sublime. All mama-writers. Lots of blood, sex, body fluids, wine.” These 3 sentences were about all I could muster on Twitter when I returned home last night from the Unblurred reading. I was pretty okay when I left the house. By phone, Techboo had done his loving cheerleader thing. The first time [...]
From “8 Green Ways to Wrap Gifts” by Diane MacEachern at TheDailyGreen.com Reusable cloth bags – $7.95 – $8.50 Envirosax bags are really beautiful and can be used all year long. Bring It in a Bag bags also make wonderful holiday wraps. Reusable shopping bag – $.99 Available at almost any grocery store. Holiday gift [...]
So says a recent article from Slate‘s “Green Room” which “covers news and commentary about environmental issues”: “Date Local: The Case Against Long-Distance Relationships” An excerpt: Consider what happens when these two [a San Fran-DC couple] fly to see each other once a month. Since greenhouse gases emitted from high-altitude airplanes are thought to have [...]
Good news…I got into VONA! Bad news…I was accepted for a different week and a different class than I requested. So I’m passing. Maybe next year… Good news…We got all the planting done! Bad news…The same little girls who have asked me daily for the past month, “Are we gardening TODAY???” pretty much bailed after [...]
1. It’s been weird not to post here daily, but so many other things have been going on that blogging feels like an indulgence. That said, I am ever-thankful to capital-B Bloggers who hold it down daily, cut through the bs, and help keep me informed. (Thanks, Tami!) 2. Parenting is really hard work. Just [...]