Camping for the Non-camper
My parents never took our family camping because my Mom considered camping to be the opposite of a vacation. After all, you have to pack lots of the things you’d… Read more »
Author Archives: Holly
Because we always need more rules to follow…..
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Here in the Middle
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Professionally, the past week-and-a-half has been one of the most rewarding I can remember. As my students and I travelled through a musical vortex of concerts, tours, adjudications, and field… Read more »
Understanding Depression
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Following the birth of 1yo, I was blessed to be able to take 8 months of maternity leave. We scrimped and saved so I could stay home with our new… Read more »
Happy Mother’s Day (my minions)!
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Happy Mother’s Day to anyone and everyone who has ever mothered someone -sons, daughters, nieces, grandchildren, neighbors, cats, dogs, fish, or fowl. ________________________________________ A conversation with 6yo in the parking… Read more »
Abercrombie & Fitch: Why is Anyone Surprised?
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When I was in 8th grade, the Esprit brand was all the rage, as was Benetton. The uniform of all who cared about conforming was a sweatshirt with “Esprit” emblazoned… Read more »
Buckle Up Your Bowling Balls
When I was little, my aunt had a car that spoke. Remember those? If your car door was open, the car would say (in its 80’s robot voice) “Your door… Read more »
The Last Nursing of My Last Baby
(Sappy Post Alert! I usually try to keep things light-hearted and fun, but not this evening. Sorry) This evening, I nursed my baby boy for the final time. I’ve thought… Read more »
Stop Staring At Me! (My Demon Eye)
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I have no idea what happened. Saturday morning (as I was lounging on the couch playing Candy Crush level 79 for the 14-millionth time) 6yo came over and told me,… Read more »
Because we hate people…..
Well, of course we don’t hate you. I guess I should clarify. We hate people in movie theaters. Actually, just I hate people in movie theaters – Jim is amenable… Read more »