Friday miscellany: lettuce cups and closets
This week has been busy but mostly good. I'm writing an ebook, tentatively called The New Corner Office, about productively and ambitiously working from home. …Read More
Category Archives: Miscellany
Friday miscellany: 6 weeks in
Today's homeschool check-list wished everyone a happy six weeks. There's not too much else to report. I've started recording my podcasts at night, and using …Read More
Friday miscellany: A different sort of spring break
In another universe, we would have been flying home from the Virgin Islands today. We canceled the trip a few weeks ago, but it turns …Read More
Friday miscellany: Zoom Tetris
A while ago (not that long, but still) I wrote about "Activity Tetris." I likened the logistical calculations necessary to fit everyone's activities into the …Read More
Since the magnolias last bloomed
My favorite magnolia tree is in full bloom right now. I pause any time I'm in front of the house to stare at it. I …Read More
Staying sane
Lots of ups and downs around here of late. Five kids in the house all day is no joke. But I'm making sure to get …Read More
Friday miscellany: Valentine’s Day edition
We have a Valentine's Day tradition in our house of celebrating with heart-shaped pancakes. I realized I hadn't made pancakes in a while (something about …Read More
Friday miscellany: Flowers and pediatrician visits
Today is rainy and windy, so I'm glad I saw so many flowers during my excursion Wednesday to Longwood Gardens (see photo). A few other …Read More
Friday miscellany: Finances and books
We made it through another week! Life is settling into a rhythm, which is nice, given the changes that come with a new arrival. I'm …Read More
Friday miscellany: Tomorrow would be my due date
The baby is almost 3 weeks old! A great many times in the last few weeks I have pondered that my due date was January …Read More