November is a dark month. Even when the sun is shining, it is so low in the sky that it is still dark and grey. Every room in my north-facing house is dark, even when the lights are on. This month has been flying by. I can’t believe it is already the 23rd. We are […]
Drive Slow, Homie
October 15, 2009 by 1 Comment
When Mark was two and Jake was seven months, I received “Late Registration” by Kanye West for my birthday, and although I mostly listen to a radio station best described as “oldies” – the kind that advertises for Grey Power Insurance and the benefits of getting your prostate checked – I really enjoy hip hop. […]
First Snowfall
October 4, 2009 by 2 Comments
This morning I woke up to sweet peas that looked like this: Snow!Mark was the happiest person in the city. He couldn’t believe his luck. That kid loves the winter. It wasn’t long before he was outside shoveling off the deck, and then eating the snow (check out my poor hostas). Jake was soon persuaded […]
