Parenting a Girl, a Boy…or a Child?
Parents-to-be think incessantly about the gender of their child. They imagine how their little girl will look and act, and how they will raise a girl. They imagine how their little boy will look and act, and how they will
Parenting a Girl, a Boy…or a Child?
Parents-to-be think incessantly about the gender of their child. They imagine how their little girl will look and act, and how they will raise a girl. They imagine how their little boy will look and act, and how they will
You Need Art! – Famous Paintings Edition
What’s the first famous painting you could recognize? When I was a kid, reproductions of Pinkie and Blue Boy were everywhere. Strangely, these two paintings were made by two different artists in two different decades, but a collector brought them
You Need Art! – Famous Paintings Edition
What’s the first famous painting you could recognize? When I was a kid, reproductions of Pinkie and Blue Boy were everywhere. Strangely, these two paintings were made by two different artists in two different decades, but a collector brought them
2012 Goal Update: Month 2
First of all, the more fun stuff: Went to the 1st of the 4 restaurants on my wish list! Rom and I went out to Morris East after work one evening. I knew they made wood-oven pizzas, but did not
2012 Goal Update: Month 2
First of all, the more fun stuff: Went to the 1st of the 4 restaurants on my wish list! Rom and I went out to Morris East after work one evening. I knew they made wood-oven pizzas, but did not
Car Crisis – or Not?
I have found myself facing an unexpected ethical dilemma! Read my little scenario and tell me what you would do: My car’s engine light came on and I ignored it for three weeks because my car’s servicing was up to
Car Crisis – or Not?
I have found myself facing an unexpected ethical dilemma! Read my little scenario and tell me what you would do: My car’s engine light came on and I ignored it for three weeks because my car’s servicing was up to
You Need Art! – My Obvious Buildings Wish List
I love the difference between photos and reality when it comes to visiting a famous building. In my mind’s eye, the building has a clean, dramatic approach and an entry across an uncluttered courtyard. When I get inside, I can
You Need Art! – My Obvious Buildings Wish List
I love the difference between photos and reality when it comes to visiting a famous building. In my mind’s eye, the building has a clean, dramatic approach and an entry across an uncluttered courtyard. When I get inside, I can
My Mom’s Table vs. My Table
My mom has me beat hands-down when it comes to real food, and she sets a fine table, too! Here are the ways she blows me out of the water: Mom: Puts each food in a serving dish and passes
My Mom’s Table vs. My Table
My mom has me beat hands-down when it comes to real food, and she sets a fine table, too! Here are the ways she blows me out of the water: Mom: Puts each food in a serving dish and passes
I’ll Do It Later!
I am proactive most of the time, but here are the top 10 things I am forever putting off: Making appointments: Doctor, dentist, eye exam, vet. I don’t have a medical phobia. I just don’t like reorganizing my work schedule!
I’ll Do It Later!
I am proactive most of the time, but here are the top 10 things I am forever putting off: Making appointments: Doctor, dentist, eye exam, vet. I don’t have a medical phobia. I just don’t like reorganizing my work schedule!
How I Fed My Kid
I have recently launched a kid into the big wide world. I have found myself thinking a lot about how I fared as a parent – what worked and what didn’t. Our household had just started transitioning to meal planning
How I Fed My Kid
I have recently launched a kid into the big wide world. I have found myself thinking a lot about how I fared as a parent – what worked and what didn’t. Our household had just started transitioning to meal planning
You Need Art! – Pop Art (and Poppish Art) Edition
Everyone knows pop art when they see it, but there were surprisingly few famous practitioners in its heyday. Name 10 pop artists. See? Pop art drew elements from mass media – advertising, graphic design, comic books and celebrity culture –
You Need Art! – Pop Art (and Poppish Art) Edition
Everyone knows pop art when they see it, but there were surprisingly few famous practitioners in its heyday. Name 10 pop artists. See? Pop art drew elements from mass media – advertising, graphic design, comic books and celebrity culture –
Job Expenses Adding Up?
Jobs have a lot of hidden and “optional” costs that can really add up. Every workplace has its own culture for on-the-job spending. I’ve worked in places that took up a collection every time there was a celebration or a
Job Expenses Adding Up?
Jobs have a lot of hidden and “optional” costs that can really add up. Every workplace has its own culture for on-the-job spending. I’ve worked in places that took up a collection every time there was a celebration or a
An Exacting Life 