Más vale onza de sangre que libra de amistad. An ounce of blood is worth more than a pound of friendship. ~Spanish Proverb You know who I don't talk about often enough? My mom. She has an amazing story, one that we had the privilege of sharing with NPR's StoryCorp … [Read more...] about Las Hermanas
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It’s Hard Out Here For A Dad
I'm not sure why, but this Father's Day has me reflecting on fatherhood for more than just the fleeting moment when I'm thinking of something profound to write in Mike or my dad's cards. The holiday can seem like an afterthought in our house with the slew of celebrations that … [Read more...] about It’s Hard Out Here For A Dad
Like a Sandpiper Needs Tasty Ocean Treats, I Need My Girls.
I have a soft spot in my heart for sandpipers. I watched this little guy (or little girl? How does one tell? I spent the better part of a semester in college determining the sex of roly-poly bugs - a story for another time - but the sex of the sandpiper eludes me.) do his thing … [Read more...] about Like a Sandpiper Needs Tasty Ocean Treats, I Need My Girls.
We Had a (Blog) Baby!
The Risky Family We don't look so dangerous, do we? Nah, to most everyone we look like your average family. But somewhere between Elena's first tentative steps and now, we realized that our philosophy on kids and play was not quite the same as most parents. When other parents … [Read more...] about We Had a (Blog) Baby!
A Time For Regifting
I am a writer. This is what I wrote in my notebook during Jeff Goins' workshop, "How to Fall Back in Love with Your Writing" during Blissdom. I even underlined it twice, as if I might not remember the significance once I got home. I want to believe it, I really do, but with … [Read more...] about A Time For Regifting