“The great discovery of contemporary science is that the universe is not simply a place, but a story-a story in which we are immersed, to which we belong, and out of which we arose. This story has the power to awaken us more deeply to who we are. For just as the Milky Way is… Continue reading Saturday Book Review: Journey of the Universe by Brian Thomas Swimme and Mary Evelyn Tucker
I have a deep appreciation for all things old fashioned. As if they come from a wiser time in our history, when stuff could not be mass produced and more time, effort, love and skill was put into making things. Whether it was a pair of socks that had to be knit by hand or… Continue reading Old Fashioned Valentines
Honestly I don’t even have a picture for this recipe. They are that good. I could take a picture of a half empty brownie pan, but that wouldn’t probably look too great as far as food photography goes. Let’s just say that I feel more satisfied with the brownies in my belly than as a picture… Continue reading Paleo Zucchini Brownies
“Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” by Grace Lin My 7 year old and I just finished reading this wonderful chapter book as a read-aloud. This is the story of Minli, a young girl in China (not modern day although I don’t know the time frame exactly, which was purposeful on the part of the… Continue reading Saturday Book Review
It has been a while since I have visited this little space. I have loved writing and sharing here over the past few years. This blog came with us to Italy, where it felt like a life line to friends and family that were so far away. It came home with us and then followed… Continue reading Let’s try this again…
Another round up of some of my favorite things on the Internet right now…appropriate for little kids and big kids alike. Baby Bat Burritos – and, no, its not someone carnivorously snacking on baby bats. My kids asked to see this video at least 20 times and now they want a bat for a pet.… Continue reading On the line
With Vance participating in camp this week, I have taken some fun little morning excursions with my home-slice Caroline. She doesn’t get much extended alone time with me so she has really been loving the attention. The other day, the blue sky and breezy morning were beckoning us to bike the lakefront trail. With a… Continue reading Adventures with Caroline
We are visiting Pap and Mimi in Michigan this week. It is a child’s wonderland filled with puppies, squirt gun fights, trampolines, and treats. I love their backyard and had to do a photo shoot with Caroline and Daisy when they were enjoying each other’s company with the garden as a background. Is there… Continue reading Puppies and babies
We love play dough….well the kids love it. And I guess I like it until I am cleaning it up off of my floor at 10:00 pm. At least it is easier to clean up once it is dry and caked to the floors, right? Store bought play dough dries out so quickly, so we… Continue reading Homemade play dough (and a recipe)
The weather has been quite back and forth here. I think everyone in our area has agreed that we have all put away our winter coats and hats about 4 different times this year…each time only to reach back into the closet to get them out when the temperature drops yet again. When the weather… Continue reading Summer sprinkles
three wild roses 