Spotted at the York County Fair…
This pumpkin. It was a full 826 lbs. I don’t think this photo quite captures the glory. At least one other topped 700 lbs. I …Read More
Category Archives: Free Time
The day the Fitbit battery died
Batteries do not last forever. They die sooner if you use them a lot, and that’s the case with my Fitbit Zip (a step counter), …Read More
Beach vacation highlights
We’re back home from the beach, and easing into the new routine. The 7-year-old starts school Tuesday, and the other two shortly thereafter. Then soccer …Read More
Beach rhythms
A few days in to a 17-day vacation, I have hit a rhythm. On a good day, I wake up before everyone else at around …Read More
What happens when summer Fridays end?
While it’s not a universal perk, some industries (including some publishing houses) still have “summer Fridays.” From Memorial Day to Labor Day, offices close on …Read More
Chunks of leisure, or why confetti is still OK
The kids are all taking swim lessons right now. Since we have a backyard pool, it’s more efficient to hire an instructor to come here …Read More
Stuff that enables an experience
In happiness literature, there’s a general distinction between “stuff” and “experiences.” Experiences tend to make us happier than things. The problem is that a lot …Read More
Easton Farmers’ Market adventures
I’ve been reading Edible Philly magazine. In the most recent issue, there was a feature on the Easton Farmers' Market, with the author focusing on …Read More
Independence week
I’ve had a bit of a strange week. Up until last Friday, I thought I’d be going with my family to the Outer Banks for …Read More
One way to reclaim leisure time
My kids have never been great sleepers. They don’t seem to need as much sleep as many kids. The older two gave up their naps …Read More