My Etsy

Slip ‘N Slide, Popsicles, and Cousins.

I am gone on a retreat/vacation in the middle of nowhere, Massachusetts. While I’m gone, I’m sharing posts from the archives.

This was originally posted August 4, 2008.

Update: We recently celebrated my grandma’s 70th birthday (though it’s not actually until December. Long story), and I got emotional when trying to explain to Mike just …

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Recalculating….

I am gone on a retreat/vacation in the middle of nowhere, Massachusetts. While I’m gone, I’m sharing posts from the archives.

This was originally posted December 11, 2009.

Update: I’m still navigating the whole elusive ‘Life Plan’ thing. I quit my job during maternity leave, worked at Starbucks for three months, then found a part-time …

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Navigating the Murky Waters of Friendship.

I am gone on a retreat/vacation in the middle of nowhere, Massachusetts. While I’m gone, I’m sharing posts from the archives.

This was originally posted July 11, 2008.

Update: Three years later, I think my friend situation has improved, happily. Though I largely atill identify with this post. Add a child to the mix and …

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It’s True, I’m a Veggie Goddess.

I am gone on a retreat/vacation in the middle of nowhere, Massachusetts. While I’m gone, I’m sharing posts from the archives.

This was originally posted September 8, 2008.

Update:  After two summers of a traditional CSA, we’ve participated in a week-by-week CSA starting last summer. The pick up is within walking distance, and …

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Only These Girls Know How Many Times I’ve Peed My Pants.

This past Saturday night, I got together with a few friends for a long overdue girl’s night (with lots of pizza, cookies, ice cream, nail polish, and sangria).

I met these girls 12 years ago (and one of them 19 years ago), and we’ve remained friends through moves across the ocean and college in …

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Stay: Making Kool-Aid and Vodka Sound Like a Good Idea.

In between reading books about childbirth, I took a much-needed break and delved into Stay, a book written by my ‘Internet friend’ Allie Larkin. I’ve long been a fan of Allie’s fabulously useful website, The Greenists (formerly Allie’s Answers) which is all things sustainable and eco-friendly. Allie is an absolute doll, but I’ll be honest …

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