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Tag Archives: Family
The Book – an update
Lots of things are happening behind the scenes in my writing world, which is why I’ve been scarce lately and haven’t been chattering on about all the exciting things happening in the world of physics, such as the solar flare … Continue reading
On (Attempted) Writing
“Easy reading is damn hard writing.” ~Nathaniel Hawthorne Last week, I started reading Open, the autobiography of Andre Agassi. And, jeepers creepers. This is by far the best sports bio I’ve ever read. Andre’s story is incredible, better than fiction. … Continue reading
Changes – Mommyish
In 2006, my family changed dramatically – not just once, but twice. That April, at the age of 35, I gave birth to my first baby, a beautiful boy who stole my heart and completely upended my life. That whole … Continue reading
My Swiftly Tilting Planet
On the Tuesday before Christmas, when my husband was on vacation, we took our boys to a water park, located at the Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinnville. This is the place where they house the Spruce Goose and lots of … Continue reading
Minka Disbrow
Update January 2, 2012 – To those of you who have made your way here from the AP article that went viral today…thank you so much for your interest in this story. My sweet Grandma (though very savvy) has no … Continue reading
The Mountain
On the third Saturday of May, in 1980. a thirty-year-old scientist named David Johnston headed up the gorgeous Toutle River Valley in Washington State, one of the prettiest places on God’s green earth. Johnston, who worked for the United States … Continue reading
One Good Month
On a semi-regular basis, the hubby and I look at the boys playing, look at each other, and say, “One good month.” And then we both kind of shake our heads. The only reason our youngest is here, is because … Continue reading
22 Years
Twenty-two years ago today, I married the most patient man in the world. At least, he was, until I got ahold of him. To give you an example of the kind of insanity I regularly provide, let me regale you … Continue reading
Melvina May – ATCL
I seem to be on a guest-posting tear, lately – and I have at least one more coming up this month! W&PW is getting lonely. Ah well, it’s a lot of fun. But I should have something new (and original) … Continue reading
Geriatric Parenthood Has Its Privileges
My husband and I came to parenthood late – we’d been married for nearly seventeen years when I gave birth for the first time. That’s a lot of years, in case you’re wondering. I could write a very long post … Continue reading
Windows and Paper Walls 