It seems that I’m finishing my “baby” samplers that I’ve been cross-stitching right before said “baby” turns three. Granted, I did make the Brain’s and Ane’s samplers well before their third birthdays, but Head got his for his third birthday, and I am nearly done with Tad’s, just in time for his birthday next week. […]

It’s very humid here, though the temperature has been dropping. Still, it’s sapping my energy. I don’t feel like dragging Spica-cast Boy out anywhere, so we’re pretty much staying at home. This leads to lots of whining on Ane’s part, and I am trying to keep my cool – literally and figuratively. Thank You, God, […]

Monkey see, monkey do. Ever since Washington state passed its “hands free” law that started in July, I have owned a Bluetooth. I feel kind of Borg-like every time I use it. Anyway, Ane is fascinated by it, though she does find it frustrating that I just can’t hand it to her to talk to […]

When I was very young and we lived in Seattle proper, I dimly remember playing with only one or two neighbor children. Not that I lacked for company – I don’t remember life before the Captain showed up, and Resiss was born shortly before I turned 5. So, I had siblings to play with and […]