Over the years I've tried to take steps to be more 'green', less wasteful, more conscious of chemicals and how I consume things. Having a kid and being responsible for all of the 'stuff' she is exposed to makes it yet more important ( Read more... )

I remember the first 9/11 like it was yesterday, sitting at a window-facing cube at Tufts Health Plan. Company closed early for the day and then I headed home to the Shaghaus, or old apartment near Brandeis ( Read more... )

I cannot belive we are nearing the end of this month. Our trip to San Francisco is next week ( Read more... )

I'm not sure why this week in particular I have been thinking more about how time just rushes by. It takes most of what we've got to get through a day and then another week is gone. I feel like generally we do a good job of time management and really enjoying and living our lives. Still, 'the grind' pushes it along quickly. I think I need to ( Read more... )

The thing that I think that has been the hardest for me as a parent, is dealing with trial and error when it comes to issues of Mina's health or comfort ( Read more... )

"There's a light but it never goes out". Thank you Julie Kramer for WFNX Leftover Lunch. I will miss you! :(

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The subject is what Brian said, as he installed our car seat base (Graco Snugride 30) into my back seat. Andrew and Heather so graciously passed their's to us (not expired and never in a car accident). The hospital bag is being packed and just needs a couple more items until I put it in the trunk until whenever we'll need it. I can't believe ( Read more... )

I enjoy playing with spreadsheets. This is one of the reasons I was able to keep track of our finances easily when we were trying to pay down debt (with some help from a friend with setting up a good budget ( Read more... )

I love (and resemble to a degree) this article:
http://readysetwife.com/2011/01/12/fish-sticks-are-dead/

In the attempt to 'be greener' I struggle with the message/results and the balance it has with real life. It's comforting to see someone else doing the

Let us, then, be up and doing
With a heart for any fate;
Still achieving, still pursuing,
Learn to labor and to wait.

-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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