Wednesday was the the big day: kindergarten. Vivienne was equal parts nerves and excitement as we talked (and talked and talked) about this big new step. What if no one likes me? What if I forget and can't write my name? What if my feet walk the wrong way and I get lost? As with most … Continue reading Interview with a Kindergartener
About this time last year, Ryan and I started getting serious about an idea we'd been tossing around: what about starting a supper club? We were hankering for a good, old-fashioned gathering of foodies - not necessarily experienced cooks, but people who would really get into researching recipes, menu planning, wine pairings, centerpieces. Beautiful, slow meals … Continue reading Supper Club
Five-year-old Vivienne is obsessed with the American flag. "Does everyone know I'm an American Flag Spotter?" she asked me in the car the other day. Well, I think people know you could spot American flags, I said, maybe not that you enjoy it quite so much. "Ok, so we should tell them that's my job: … Continue reading Stars, Stripes, & Harvard’s Implicit Bias Quiz
All of a sudden, here we are rushing into the golden days of August -- a season brimming with delights here in New England. After 16 years here, I'm still exhilarated by the beauty that unfolds before us each summer. It commands a pause. And thank goodness for that, because these last couple months have … Continue reading Blue Shutters
The Key to the House 