Monthly Archives: July 2010

When I was younger, I remember sitting around the breakfast table eating cold cereal (our own special mix) almost every morning. It was a nice time, usually. I liked, and continue to enjoy, reading while eating breakfast, either the newspaper, … Continue reading →

Last winter, as we were traipsing through the woods for our run, my friend commented that she didn’t know why we never went that way during the summer, but instead always stayed on the manicured trail.  Well, a few days … Continue reading →

It has been just over one year since we moved here to Germany. It certainly has gone by quickly. I has been wonderful to see all four seasons distinctly, and watch the world around us change and grow. I especially … Continue reading →

Will someone please tell me why boys (and men) fart and then immediately blame it on someone else? Where do they learn to do such things? And why? And, what is the “wooshie finger?” (Apparently from Kung Fu Panda) Help!

The things they say: Gus: “Never fear, your eyeball is here!” Then in almost the same breath, Gus: “Bryce, too bad you’re big and 8 years old.” Bryce: “Why?” Gus: “Because your brain is so full of things, you won’t … Continue reading →

Gus: “Mom, did you have a good year last year? I want to know.” Where do these questions come from? Where did these children come from? Why do they ask so many questions? And why do they ask the same … Continue reading →