New Year’s Day, And All That
Right now feels like New Year’s Eve. I’m not sure whether that has more to do with the fact that we don’t have a television and are completely isolated, or…
ReadmoreRisk and Reality
My coworker stared at me with horror: “I can’t believe you’re still using those plates!” I half shrugged as I took the paper plate in question out of the microwave.…
ReadmoreAdvent? What Advent
I needed Advent this year. Of course I need it every year, but this year I needed the peace and preparation in a way that is made clear precisely because one lacks…
ReadmoreAdvent Grocery Challenge
This year one of the ways that I am preparing to welcome the Christ Child at Christmas is by becoming more conscious of my consumption in the form of groceries. The challenge…
ReadmoreIn Case You Were Wondering…
This is what I look like first thing in the morning. I really had no idea. I guess I must be the man who looked in the mirror and then…
ReadmoreWomen, Work, and Shame
If you are a SAHM interested in thinking about the role of women in the home as opposed to the workforce I strongly encourage you to check out this post. It…
ReadmoreAge and Declining Fertility
There is a certain sort of person who will read a post and then, without previous connection, put significant effort into emailing the blogger. This is a little difficult for…
ReadmoreWhat’s Another Baby?
The other day I tweeted: Even when people are joking, I hate the “well, if you have X kids, what’s one more?” comments. One more is… um… A CHILD!” Then Patty…
ReadmoreDentists
I had the most amazing experience today. I went to the dentist. That in itself should have made me astoundingly thankful. Somehow my horribly weak teeth with their gaping cavities made it…
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