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  • In the waiting room

    In the waiting room

    Lately I’ve been thinking about that moment, maybe if you are a parent or have a…

  • Checking in after Helene

    Checking in after Helene

    Internet is back after vanishing since noon on Friday (and taking cell service with it). Water…

  • Apropos of nothing

    Apropos of nothing

    I am ready to start blogging again, venturing online after a long break. I always feel…

  • How to dress for parent orientation

    How to dress for parent orientation

    So now that everything is held in person, I have to decide what to wear to…

  • This baffles me

    This baffles me

    This baffles me. I know I’m stating the obvious, but it’s been an odd couple of…

  • Alternative Facts About my W-I-P

    Alternative Facts About my W-I-P

    Dear Publishing Professional: This book about aliens wearing fuzzy orange hats compares well with your favorite…

  • Flowers for graduation

    Flowers for graduation

    My eldest finished high school this week, including the traditional march across the stage, and I’ve…

  • A blog without moss

    A blog without moss

    It’s day 2357 of the pandemic. (Just kidding, who’s counting?) My teens ask me where their…

  • May in the mountains

    May in the mountains

    One time when I lived in the world of NotBoone, a friend told me how much…

  • Hold on.

    Hold on.

    This weekend I was pondering what to write on my blog today. I thought I might…