Monthly Archives: June 2006
Round-Up
+ Blogging the Bible – a lax Jew who happens to be an editor at Slate.com reads the Bible for the first time as an adult. (HT: Sarah Mosley) + 1,000+ Dutch fans attend World Cup match in their skivvies … Continue reading
Filed under general, in the news
With Deepest Thanks
Happy Father’s Day to the two exemplary fathers in my life: my dear dad and my sweet husband. I am so thankful for you!
Fine Art Friday
Carol had this idea of sharing fine art on Fridays for a month. Here’s one of my favorite paintings: “First Steps” by Van Gogh. I’d love to hang a print of this is our living room.
Filed under culture
Pesto (a recipe Italian-style)
My maternal grandmother is 100% Italian and a cook by trade, so you can imagine she makes the most delicious food. One thing that is frustrating about it is that she cooks entirely by instinct for all of her signature … Continue reading
Breastfeeding Ads
This New York Times article about the risks of not breastfeeding has caused a bit of a fuss — you can see some reaction on this segment of the Today Show (only opens in IE). I think the ads are … Continue reading
Filed under in the news, parental ponderings
The House
Here are some photos. Don’t miss the notes on the pictures themselves.
Filed under family life, home sweet home
Quick Trip Summary, in Chronological Order
Highlights (+) Seeing two friends who have dated for years longer than I have known Mike *finally* get married (+) Seeing other friends at their wedding (+) Getting to make a quick trip to Chapel Hill to pop in and … Continue reading
Filed under family life
Home Again
We made it back, safe and sound. Lots to do in the next four weeks!
Filed under family life
We’re Off!
Off to visit family on the left coast. On the house front: the contract’s been signed, the listing’s taken out of the MLS system, the inspection’s this afternoon and our loan application packet is being picked up by DHL at … Continue reading
Filed under family life
Every Medical Procedure has Risk
A woman died, allegedly from an infection due to a routine epidural. I am very thankful for modern medicine, don’t get me wrong, but for every intervention and procedure, there are risks as well as benefits. As a patient, you … Continue reading
Filed under in the news
Gold
We spent all day today spending time with friends, at a wedding and reception, and then visiting two in their homes. (We got to meet Lillian Harper!) All were people we rarely get to see, and I bet we will … Continue reading
Filed under family life
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