Feeling like fall…and a fall fun list
September has just started, but the summer heat has broken here in Pennsylvania, at least for now. I saw a few yellow leaves scuttle over …Read More
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Summer recap
So, I never wound up building the dollhouse, which I put on my 2020 Summer Fun List. I had grand designs to build one with …Read More
A midsummer night’s dreams, and midsummer musings
We're back from two weeks at the beach and slowly adjusting to life back home. I've been having some crazy and vivid dreams. In my …Read More
The summer of trying again
Back in January, as I often do, I made a camp spreadsheet for the summer. I put the weeks of summer along the left-hand side, …Read More
The 2020 winter fun list
I love my lists. Several years ago I began making summer fun lists and holiday fun lists to make sure I did whatever activities made …Read More
My 2019 Holiday Fun List
I love my lists. My seasonal fun lists (see summer, late winter, or the 2018 holiday list) nudge me to brainstorm what adventures would make …Read More
Weekend report: Summer camp, dragging children to art museums, etc.
I experienced a new milestone this weekend: sending a child off to sleep-away camp. I took the 12-year-old yesterday to get on the bus and …Read More
Few activities are fun for the whole family
In one of my books, Off the Clock, I talk about the realization that few activities are ever fun for the entire family. During one …Read More
Weekend: The first ‘tri’ day of summer
To me, one of the best parts of summer is the opportunity to be active outside. In particular, I challenge myself to do a few …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Life should be like summer camp
I am a big fan of summer camp. I had some great experiences during the summer as a kid, both at traditional outdoor camps and …Read More