The Kids’ Annual Christmas Piano Recital is in less than 2 weeks. Actually, it’s 9 days from now and the tension is palpable. Zoë has decided that perhaps it’s time for her to practice the piece she’s going to be playing. And…….surprisingly — she does not know it. So after about 30 or so very painful, discordant minutes of… Read more →
And Then She Ate Cake
“Done!” Zella’s tiny voice proudly proclaimed as she shoved the empty plate forward and leaned back in her chair. One continuous motion. A quick glance at her plate did, in fact, confirm her declaration. The plate was empty. Void of the usual remnants one might find when Zella typically declares herself “done” following a meal. No crusts unceremoniously ripped from… Read more →
We’re Going to Need Protein
Zoë: You know what would be great? If we could for one year live completely off the land. Me: Really? Zoë: Yep. We could grow corn and beans. And raise chickens for eggs. And we wouldn’t have to go to the store for anything. Me: it would be nice to go off the grid for a while. But we’d also… Read more →
It’s 95% Mental…
The other half is physical. Yogi Bear said that. Wait, Berra. The ball player, not the cartoon. Anyway, he was talking about baseball – not running – but I think it applies. Things I realized in no particular order on this morning’s run: (And I’m using the term run very loosely.) 5 weeks is an awfully long time for… Read more →