Monthly Archives: July 2008
Living with Fibromyalgia
One of the hardest things for me about living with fibromyalgia is that the symptoms are more or less invisible to anyone but me, and hard for me to describe briefly or coherently. Maybe that I hurt everywhere, everyday. I … Continue reading
Filed under family life, health
Tagged
Back in MAY, Dolly tagged me for 7 random things about me. Elizabeth recently tagged me for 6 quirky things about me. Here are some random and/or quirky things about me. I delivered my second baby in my parents’ bathtub … Continue reading
Filed under culture
Short Rant
Dear Brad and Angelina, Congratulations on the twins and all of that. It’s great to have a big family. The nannies must be nice. But, how dare you steal my firstborn son’s name*! First, you are going to popularize it, … Continue reading
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Still Alive
We have been sleeping in the city since Sunday night, and will close on the old house tomorrow, Lord willing. We are all tired and grumpy and wishing that we were settled, but really excited about our new space. We … Continue reading
Filed under family life
The City
Since we’ve returned from the beach, our move is more or less imminent, even in the minds of our children. The first time we drove back into the city, I heard behind me Kate exclaim, with a joyous sigh, “the … Continue reading
Filed under culture, family life
Kip Said It Best
We’ve been planning to buy the next release of the iphone since Bush declared he’d send us some cash, so we joined the throngs Friday. I’ve definitely used some great features and apps already, and will get a lot of … Continue reading
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Maybe I’ll Keep This Updated
Kate got a camera for her fourth birthday. The pictures she and Lexi take can be found here.
Filed under family life, photo love
Happy Birthday, Kate!
Watch over thy child, Kate, O Lord, as her days increase; bless and guide her wherever she may be, keeping her unspotted from the world. Strengthen her when she stands; comfort her when discouraged or sorrowful; raise her up if … Continue reading
Filed under family life, feasting
Read in June
American Pastoral by Philip Roth This is one of the best modern novels I’ve read, hands down. It captures the human experience breathlessly with a great story written exceptionally well. Heartbreaking, yet enjoyable, beautiful, yet full of despair. It does … Continue reading
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| Fitzpatrick
| Zusak
| Tickle
| Ricks
| Lupton
| Green
| Metaxas
| Wolters
