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29 Aug
The mean screen
Lately, I can’t watch TV, log on to my laptop or read the news via my phone without seeing another article about the dangers of screen time. It seems the technology I acquired to make my life easier and more enjoyable is in fact wreaking havoc on my family, my productivity, my sleep and now, [...]
25 Aug
Pioneering banana bread
I am always on the lookout for fun, new recipes. I rarely use the same recipe twice, but I keep coming back to my tried and true banana bread recipe from the pages of the Better Homes and Gardens cookbook. It’s not sexy, but it is surefire. Still, there must be something more exciting out [...]
8 Dec
Wintery weather
Finally, sleet gave way to snow tonight. We will likely see just a few inches, but I am hoping for more. Maybe not quite as much as the foot predicted for our friends in Madison, but still, just a bit more.
4 Nov
Sunny days
There’s an interesting article about the changes down on Sesame Street on CNN.com this morning. I was going to post snippets of the text, but really, the article is short and completely worth the read, especially if you were born before 1984. Check it out here. I’d love to hear your thoughts!
22 Jul
American Idyll
I recently re-subscribed to Gourmet, just in time to find an incredible barbecue menu in the July issue. I love interesting takes on traditional dishes–something familiar, yet exciting. The menu, which you can find in its entirety here, started with mint juleps. I decided to try this plum and thyme iced tea with bourbon, which [...]
30 Apr
Out and about
We took the girls to the very family-friendly Pride Parade downtown last weekend. We simply explained that it was an event that promoted the importance of accepting people as they are and treating everyone with equality. We left it at that, agreeing to handle any additional questions as they came up. Ava’s only inquiry? “Why [...]
