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Autumn Light
This is my favorite time of year. There is something about the kaleidoscope of colors mixed with the ephemeral light that quickens my spirit.
And the pond is one of my favorite views on our property. It’s been a kind of touchstone for our family, in part, because we’ve gazed upon it — and the parade of animals that visit it daily — for more than two decades.
I took this shot because it was the play of light that … Read More
Sometimes We are Given a Chance to Undo a Wrong…
…and the feeling is nothing short of sublime.
… Read MoreAre Cell Phones Hazardous to Your Kids’ Health? The Jury is In and the Verdict is Unanimous
Time to Stop and Rejigger The Masts. If you have kids who are using smart phones, save them while you still can.
Here are some important reads.
Is Social Media The New Tobacco?
Instagram, Snapchat and others have a business model based on addiction. This is not how we want to be raising our children.
Notable Quotes:
““Rates of teen depression and suicide have skyrocketed since 2011,” Twenge writes, coining the cringeworthy term “iGen” to describe today’s young teenagers. “It’s … Read More
Best Way to Get Dog Hair Off Rugs and Furniture
Use a squeegee and spray bottle
Don’t waste your time vacuuming; there isn’t a vacuum on the market that gets all pet hair. I know because I’ve tried them all. To pick up ALL dog hair, use a squeegee and a little water in a spray bottle. Mist the furniture or rugs with the spray bottle and use the squeegee to loosen the hair. You’ll gather every single pet hair, leaving furniture and rugs perfectly clean.
For rugs use a … Read More
Got Wisdom Teeth Surgery? Get These Foods
So I’m guessing you can tell from the title of this post that Cait had her wisdom teeth out recently. Yep. All four. Nope. Not gonna show any videos or pics–though she was very funny.
And trying to feed this fussy eater–even when she has all her marbles and can chew–is always an adventure.
So what’s a mother to do when her child doesn’t like eggs, or Jello, or pudding, or pretty much any of the “typical” soft foods I … Read More
Bird Songs – How Many Could You Identify?
My long-time readers are probably almost as familiar with the road I daily walk on as I am. These two decades started with Kiera 1 and Lilly, and continued with Kiera 2. She has been gone 4 years now, but I have kept walking, I guess as much out of habit as anything.
Lately, I’ve used the walk as a kind of meditation to help clear my mind of work pressures. One of the easiest ways to push away work … Read More