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Poetry for the Young Realist: No One Likes A Puritan

Happy Thanksgiving. Let’s not forget why America exists in the …

The grapefruit harvest that ended with me cutting down a tree

Grapefruit harvest has become one of my favorite things about …

Happy Birthday, Lewis!

We were watching “Lars and the Real Girl” a few …

Something New and Good: Our God Sunshines

When I was really little, my new-Christian-mom and I listened …

Florence’s So-Called Life: Season 1, ep 6

In which Florence loses control of her destructive behavior. (read …

Pregnant Lady or Hobbit? [Second Breakfast]

I’m pregnant. I think. I wake up ravenous.Yesterday morning I …

Pumpkin Carving

Usually I’m a Cinderella/fairytale/rascal pumpkin kind of girl. I like …

Something New and Good: Baby

So…three years of marriage, and still I have not experienced …

“Sometimes It’s Best to Lie”: Poetry for the Young Realist

Dear World, Please please please don’t take this little poem …

Autumnals and Anniversaries Part 2 – Sicily

Usually mine and Lewis’s vacations are less like a relaxing …

Autumnals and Anniversaries Part 1 – London

I’ve taken an “autumnal” trip for the last six years. …

Gym-nation Politics

Recently I switched gyms. Such a good move. My new …

Florence’s So-Called Life : Season 1, ep 5

In which Florence makes a bold move in body art. …

Gym members of the world unite

Preface: I have lots of lawyers in my family whom …

Florence’s So-Called life: Season 1, ep 4

In which Florence faces peer pressure from her brother. (read …

Beer Journal: Local watering holes

Some people have wine journals. Liz James told me about …

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