Large Families
Regular readers know that while I am from a large family, I do not plan to have one myself. I believe that having a large family is rather like having…
Readmore10 Tips for Parenting a Happy Healthy Large Family
Guest Post by Young Mom. Regular readers know that I believe that large families are as marred by sin and selfishness as any other size family, and that the more…
ReadmoreNothing Like Being a Receptionist to Make One Want an Engagement Ring
I spent most of last month temping as a receptionist. I like it. It keeps one humble as everyone automatically assumes that you are stupid. Plus there is lots of…
Readmore10 Mistakes Homeschoolers Make
Guest Post by Josh Homeschool posts are back! Josh still has not finished his real defense of homeschooling post, but he was good enough to give his view of mistakes…
ReadmoreHorse Racing, Dog Racing, Cock Fighting, and Rugby
In a masterful display of horrifying foreshadowing Tolstoy writes of a horse race in which one of the main characters, Vronsky, pushes so hard to win the race by a long distance…
ReadmoreWhat Does Stress Taste Like?
Sour, and salty. but extreme on both. mostly rancid. digressus Like the fading aftertaste of dreams wrapped in glitter and bittersweet onions. michaeljwking Cheap, heady red wine with raw tannins and an…
ReadmoreFacts
My parents do not have internet access in their house. This is the main reason I went to the library as much as possible when I lived at home. It…
ReadmoreSimplified and No Stress
I just realized that all that simplifying must have worked. In 38 hours I need to have the contents of our apartment packed into our car. I have not started…
ReadmoreMotivation and Paper Clips
Erin’s Just One Week is my favorite blog for consistent practical nudges to build better habits. What I love most about it is the way that Erin approaches the topic:…
ReadmorePorcupine Books
I do not write in books. I do not highlight in books. Books are our friends, and I do not believe in marking up my friends. The only exception to…
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