Weekend recap: Running with zebras (and stuffed animal repair)
The weather was more cooperative this weekend, so most of our weekend plans actually happened! A definite highlight: Running the Philadelphia Zoo 5k with my 15-year-old …Read More
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A few more little hacks
I need a cutesy name for my little tips…I welcome suggestions! Following on two recent posts with round one of life hacks and round two, …Read More
Spring fever
The weather has been marvelous this week. Warm days have pushed many more flowers out of the bud. Our row of pink cherries just started …Read More
Current life hacks
We are three-quarters of the way through an academic year that has featured five children going to four different schools. They are involved in a …Read More
Book musings
My most recent book, Tranquility by Tuesday, came out in October. It often takes 18+ months for a book to go from contract to publication. …Read More
Revising a novel in the middle of everything else
One of my goals for the year is to revise a novel I wrote a few years ago. I love the story (about the grandson …Read More
TBT Challenge round-up, plus life updates
We made it through all nine Tranquility by Tuesday rules! On January 20th, I started this blog series highlighting, week by week, the nine rules …Read More
Thursday reflections on Rule #9: Effortful before effortless
This week the Tranquility by Tuesday project has been focusing on Rule #9: Effortful before effortless. Doing a little mindful fun before switching to passive …Read More
Confessions of a dissectologist (aka puzzler)
This week the Tranquility by Tuesday Challenge is focusing on Rule #9: Effortful before effortless. Whenever a spot of potential leisure time appears, doing something …Read More
Tranquility by Tuesday Challenge, Rule #9: Effortful before effortless
Welcome to the last week of the Tranquility by Tuesday Challenge! This next week's rule is Rule #9: Effortful before effortless. This rule is all …Read More