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Month: July 2017

The Eucharist

July 28, 2017August 9, 2017 ~ Caroline ~ 2 Comments

I've been thinking a lot lately about Vivienne's budding faith -- probably because of the steady stream of questions she's throwing at us... Little things, casually peppered into breakfast conversation or a walk to the park. Why can't I see God? When will God make me into a grown-up? How will God take care of … Continue reading The Eucharist

3 Actually Good Things To Do With Kale

July 26, 2017 ~ Caroline ~ Leave a comment

'Tis the season for voluminous CSA kale bouquets! Out of curiosity, I just did a Google search for "kale," aaaaand: 113,000,000 results. So, I'm not going to write anything revolutionary here. In fact, I hesitate to write anything at all, because: ugh, really?  We're going to talk about kale some more? But the thing is … Continue reading 3 Actually Good Things To Do With Kale

Weekdays at the Beach

July 24, 2017July 24, 2017 ~ Caroline ~ 1 Comment

When I was pregnant with Vivienne, a seasoned mother passed along the most helpful pearl of parenting wisdom: everything is a phase. The hard moments will pass... and so will the delightful ones. It's okay to pause and bask in the joy a little bit.  It fills you up, sustains you through the the harder … Continue reading Weekdays at the Beach

The Joy & Wonder

July 19, 2017July 19, 2017 ~ Caroline ~ 2 Comments

The very hour of Hugh's birth, Vivienne rushed into the hospital room, gazed at him with four-year-old wonder, and squealed, "When will he be baptized?!" Not what I expected! And, she didn't give it up... She nagged me to call our priest and schedule a date. "Maybe Tuesday would be good," she'd suggest. She showed … Continue reading The Joy & Wonder

Poems & Motherhood

July 16, 2017July 15, 2017 ~ Caroline ~ 1 Comment

Writing about motherhood often feels like a futile exercise.  How on earth does one capture and organize the three dimensional whirlwind of active bodies, the deep emotional valleys, the adventures, the quiet, private moments? I have always loved the economy of poetry -- the freedom to omit context or narrative and zero in on one … Continue reading Poems & Motherhood

Small Batch Canning

July 11, 2017July 11, 2017 ~ Caroline ~ 2 Comments

I’ve always put canning in this category of “things really meticulous people who have time on their hands do.” Something that used to be done out of necessity, that is now essentially a foodie hobby. So, when Ryan decided we should try canning, I had reasonable questions, like, “Why?” And, “Do we really have time for … Continue reading Small Batch Canning

An Impromptu Evening with Matisse

July 7, 2017July 7, 2017 ~ Caroline ~ 1 Comment

After a busy June, we suddenly realized the Matisse exhibit at the MFA Boston was closing in a matter of days! Now, we are not terribly spontaneous people, so it should give you a good indication of our true and undying love for Matisse that we dropped everything, packed up the kids and some sandwiches, … Continue reading An Impromptu Evening with Matisse

The Key to the House

July 5, 2017July 5, 2017 ~ Caroline ~ 3 Comments

Have you ever read The House in the Night, by Susan Marie Swanson? It’s a particularly wonderful children’s book that always lingers in my mind well past bedtime story hour...

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After finally admitting that this little flurry was more than a dusting, I realized all the shovels were still out under the barn, so I traipsed down there to collect them at dusk… the view was pretty magical!
Mom’s all set up for in-home rehab and I’m headed back to Boston! Enjoy this edition of “Hugh with bangs” brought to you by my long layover 😂 Found so many gems at my parents’ place when we were getting it ready for her return!
I’ve been unexpectedly out in Michigan for a week here while my mom has been in the hospital with RSV and pneumonia… she has turned the corner and is now working hard to get stronger. Thanks to my sister and brother in law for the open ended hospitality here at the farm, where I’ve been staying with no clear return date! Thanks also to Ryan for his capable single parenting, and to my Y team for managing things so beautifully while I’ve been away! Hoping that early next week we will have clarity about next steps for Mom’s rehab.
Still thinking about this new cake recipe we tried for Christmas: @bromabakery White Chocolate Cranberry Cake, with a little orange zest and vanilla. As delicious as it was pretty!
Forget bedtime, we’ve got the Hogwarts Castle Lego set ✨
Best friends at Christmas!

“You’re going to feel like hell if you wake up someday and you never wrote the stuff that is tugging on the sleeves of your heart: your stories, memories, visions and songs — your truth, your version of things — in your own voice. That’s really all you have to offer us…”

— Anne Lamott

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