Monthly Archives: February 2006
Random Question
Does anyone know the root of algebra? I’ve been trying to research this using google, which gives sources, but I haven’t really found an answer. What is it that drove the creation (or discovery) of Algebra? Yes, Algebra is about … Continue reading
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Reflections on Homemaking
One of the most difficult things for me about homemaking is the cyclical nature of the work. I changed a dozen diapers yesterday. I’ll change a dozen diapers today. I wash and fold and put away laundry that I will … Continue reading
V-Day and Teeth
I have a wonderful valentine: flowers, dark chocolate, Andrew Peterson’s new CD preordered and a date at our favorite cafe with the cutest 8 week old on the block. Kate is getting her eyeteeth. We’re on about day 11 of … Continue reading
Filed under family life
1 week!
One week until Lexi’s baptism! Let us know if you’d like to come and we’ll email you details.
Filed under family life
Olympic Musing
Mike and I watched the procession of athletes during the opening ceremonies, rating the outfits each country choose and mocking the ugly hats (particularly those that were ugly and not traditional.) One fun thing to observe was how the countries … Continue reading
Things I Ought to Do
Feel free to add to my personal guilt trip by leaving me comments. 1/ Write thank you notes to the people currently on my list 2/ Make slings for TG 3/ Organize my desk 4/ Prepare possessions for hopeful move … Continue reading
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Grrrrr
I was so angry when I heard about Britney Spears driving at least two miles with her son on her lap, but felt better today to know that Child and Family Services is investigating. Do I think they should take … Continue reading
Filed under in the news
Preoccupations
Reasons I have been more or less a blogging slacker lately: 1. I have a six week old and a 19 month old to chase. 2. We’re thinking about buying a house, again, and I’m busy scoping out neighborhoods and … Continue reading
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A Product Recommendation
You all know that I love slings and think every new parent should have one. Well, I have come up with another necessary item that we didn’t have with Kate and can’t live without now that we have one with … Continue reading
Filed under general, parental ponderings
If You Want Everyone to REALLY Open Up
It was our week to bring snack to our small group bible study, so as a tribute to our old group in Austin, we brought wine and snacky goes-with-wine food. I think wine is a good tool for studying the … Continue reading
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