Disappeared

We lost Lila at the beach last week. I’ve said that out loud to a dozen people since, and every time I speak those words my body hums with an icy vibration that makes me feel as if my soul has been electrocuted. We went down to Second Beach in Newport, RI for the afternoon [...]

Spinach, arugula, rhubarb, broccoli raab, green garlic, oh my

Yesterday was my 42nd birthday–the first birthday in years where I didn’t feel any anticipation about the day or pressure to somehow celebrate. No party plans, just a relaxed dinner at home. I eased into the day with warm wishes from my family, deep snuggles from Lila, soft kisses on the back of my neck [...]

Healthy partnerships: schools, families and businesses

Pattie Baker has a terrific post about her efforts to change the way food is viewed and promoted in her daughter’s school system. Her school gets extra money the way many schools do, by partnering with an area fast food restaurant for a “fun family night out” with a portion of the proceeds going to [...]

Nobody but mama puts baby in the corner

It’s amazing how fast the house can go from tidy and peaceful to chaotic and cluttered with towering piles and overflowing boxes and baskets. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been tackling one small area at a time, and working with the other members of the family on developing a daily maintenance practice. It’s amazing [...]

Why wear goggles in a shit storm

So much for not holding my breath. My chest is so tight the last two weeks, I feel as if my lungs are full of wet wool. I do a lot of deep breathing when I remember, or when I realize that my pounding headache is likely due to a lack of oxygen. I keep [...]

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