In a high school biology class the teacher once asked us to grade our own projects. This happened to be a project that had little to do with science. We were instructed to make an ABC’s of biology book complete with original artwork. I’m not much of an artist, but I remember working on thisRead more
Getting up regularly at 5 a.m. has been a goal of mine for more than six months, when it became clear to me that if I ever wanted a productive morning I had to get up hours before the baby did. Before baby, my days usually started at 6 a.m. when I would get aRead more
I love traditions. I especially love fall and holiday traditions. And I am extra excited to share them with Camden this year. The first of our fall traditions is going apple picking! Last year we waited until October, and it was too late. There were hardly any apples on the trees! So this year, IRead more
I was going to write about the winter solstice. I had it in my calendar. I had thoughts. Then it came and went and I was going to write about Christmas. Then it came and went too. Now here I am, intent on writing about New Year’s, but not really sure what to say. IRead more
When thinking about accomplishments, it’s easy to dwell on those things which are acclaimed in our culture. Things that make a lot of money. Things that look good on paper. Things that cause others to pause in awe and wonder. But for me, I always come back to people. I don’t know if I’ll everRead more
So, I’m obviously not the first person to be pregnant. (SHOCKER) But I do enjoy documenting my life, and since I’m the first in my close circle of friends maybe others would like to read about my journey. I may not have anything particularly unique or enlightening to say, but I know I’ll be glad IRead more
The air outside today is thick with summer. It’s the time of year when my sunglasses, which stay in my car, burn my face when I put them on. The AC works in overtime and still the sweat slides down my back. Dixie (our dog) lounges around, staying close to the vent. It’s even tooRead more
As a kid, the concept of adulthood was this huge mystery to me. I was very intrigued by what it meant to be a grownup and how I would get there. I would observe my parents’ interactions with other adults — at the bank, at the store, at the doctor’s office. I was especially observantRead more
All I want to do is run. Far. Until my lungs are on fire and my legs ache. Until I’m several miles from home, and I’m not sure when to turn around. I may even want to get lost. Sweaty. Exhausted. Numb. But there’s two problems with this. First, the doctor said no exercise forRead more
As I’ve mentioned before, I love traveling. I have a long list of places I long to visit, and prioritize budgeting for trips. I think it’s really important to explore the world outside of your own small reality, and I think it is equally as important to take time away from work. In fact, AmericansRead more