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19
Jun, 2012
Summer

The kids celebrated the last day of school with sickly sweet frozen yogurt smothered in mostly revolting toppings. The grown-ups celebrated with whole fruit frozen…

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18
Jun, 2012
Hats off.

Father’s Day got off to a rocky start. The kids were snapping at each other, and we were snapping at them. So, we all gathered…

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12
Jun, 2012
Car Talk.

I hate to drive. And it’s not just because I drive a minivan. I have always hated to drive. Even when I had the luxury…

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7
Jun, 2012
We are not amused.

This week the Queen celebrated her Diamond Jubilee. I am quite a fan of monarchy, especially the kind with all pomp and little power. And…

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6
Jun, 2012
(almost) wordless Wednesday

This is what M received for his fortieth last week: It seems his parents refused him an Atari when he was a wee lad, and…

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3
Jun, 2012
Après moi…

This is how you spend your 40th birthday, if you happen to be M. First, we let you sleep late. And by late I mean…

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31
May, 2012
Joey Votto Saves the Day.

This summer, among the bevvy of child-improvement projects I will undertake, will be detailed chore lists. How I wish I could list on Efram’s chart:…

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30
May, 2012
(almost) wordless Wednesday

Someone likes to travel with little pieces of home. Sometimes I find (sports) posters in the suitcase, or homemade light switch covers featuring favorite athletes..…

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23
May, 2012
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday

I pulled up to a red light on Sunday and stopped behind this: Ok, maybe not this exact truck, but by the time I realized…

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22
May, 2012
Diaphragmini

This pasta is the kids’ favorite. It’s called Orecchiette, which I believe means “little ear,” because they are meant to look like tiny lamb’s ears.…

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