The thing about a historic renovation is the ever tugging dance to make character and convenience move in step. The beauty we are renovating was built in 1920. It was built originally as a duplex, and we will be the first to convert it to a single family home. It's a big job, … [Read more...] about What’s Old is New Again
Thyme for Autumn Tonic – 5:00 Fridays TM
I'm suffering from acute tendinitis in my elbow. I assure you there is nothing cute about it. I shall keep my writing brief today, lest I strain my arm even more. While I covet boots weather, we are still in summer mode here in North Carolina. The days are … [Read more...] about Thyme for Autumn Tonic – 5:00 Fridays TM
Happy Birthday to Me
1968 was a leap year. They say it was the Year That Rocked the World. The Tet Offensive began. Martin Luther King, Jr. was killed. The civil rights movement was raging. The 747 rolled out. Bras burned. Yale decided to admit women. Hair debuted on Broadway. Hot Wheels rolled. … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday to Me
Tequila Mockingbird – 5:00 Fridays TM
You know what I love more than a great cocktail? A great book. Now if you combine the two, I might just crumble in awe at your feet. Tim Federle, sorry about the crumbled mess I just left at your feet. In the last week I've had the luxury of devouring four books. … [Read more...] about Tequila Mockingbird – 5:00 Fridays TM
Remembering 9/11
Reading The Little Prince to My Little Princes
Every night the boys and I curl up on the couch or on Deal's bed, always Deal's bed for some reason, to read. Bird is 10, and Deal is 8. I know our time to read together is limited. They still enjoy the voices and inflections I use in read-alouds. Oh, they roar and groan and roll … [Read more...] about Reading The Little Prince to My Little Princes
Barcelona Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM
We took our children on a surprise trip to Barcelona. We packed their bags and left them by their beds with a note that said "Put on a collared shirt. An adventure awaits you. Stay tuned for instructions." The boys knew right away this surprise entailed a plane since they … [Read more...] about Barcelona Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM