I think I am suffering from a serious case of hankering for greener grass.
For months, I have been complaining—to Steve, to myself, to anyone with the patience to listen—about how I am stuck inside. On the bad days, it’s with two cranky girls; on the good days, it’s with two well-rested nappers. But the end [...]
Archive for February, 2009
The Other Side
Posted in Uncategorized on February 27, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The Nocturnal Family
Posted in Uncategorized on February 24, 2009 | 1 Comment »
We are becoming a nocturnal family. Last night was a sadly typical case in point. Elder daughter, not having napped, collapsed into bed at 7:30. Younger daughter nursed herself to sleep, slowly, finally giving up the fight against sleep by 8:30. I was in bed an hour later, expecting Steve shortly behind me.
But, then. 1:00 [...]
Practicing, again
Posted in Uncategorized on February 11, 2009 | 1 Comment »
“This is the practice school of writing. Like running, the more you do it, the better you get at it. Some days you don’t want to run and you resist every step of the three miles, but you do it anyway . . . . You don’t wait around for inspirtation and a deep desire [...]
