Revelry Reverie

I don’t know how they managed to keep such straight faces. They were really back there saying “cheese!” My dad made these low-relief carvings of all three kids. He started with Grant, then Henry, then Eleanor. They’re all wonderful pieces that I’ll cherish, but I can’t get over the depth that he achieved around Ele’s…

Excuse me while I update my about me page.

You need clowns to make a three-Ring circus. I’m lucky to have them, and quite frankly they’re lucky to have me too 😂

Grant drew a picture of me for mother’s day, and if it isn’t the most incredible likeness. I especially like the rainbow dress, and that he made my hair both brown and purple. Lots of fun details in this, like the “a” in “Grant” becoming a happy sun.

I took the kids to see our friends a few towns away today, and it was balm for my soul. My friend Brittany said that she would like to read my parenting book with chapters such as “I don’t accept the premise,” “benevolent neglect,” and “the apocalypse, but happy.” The kids played beautifully together, and…

Here are 40 things that have helped me be who I happen to be today, on the 40th anniversary of my glorious entrance to the world! They may have limited efficacy for you, but you are most welcome to try to absorb some of this hard-won wisdom! We’ll start with the absolutely most important stuff.…