In which I am left to my own devices (with a quick update about why I can't go back to the US just yet). What would you do with 2-3 weeks all on your own?
We spent this past weekend visiting with some friends in Lausanne, Switzerland. We (finally) got our A/C (mostly) fixed, but the heat wave continues unabated. We sure were glad to…
Kristian and I went shopping the other day and the guy helping us out said, "Hey, your French is decent, are you Belgian?" First of all, this is empirically hilarious.…
We had our first French dentist appointments last week. It was incredibly efficient. I think all three of us were in and out in less than an hour. They took…
I won't bury the lede... the heatwave broke last night! I was suffering at home when, all of a sudden, I could hear the wind pick up outside. Kristian was…
... to have my right foot not hurt so damn much. It's like the Gifts of the Magi, except with feet. [insert inapropriate joke about foot fetishes here] So, here's…
Our Plea Brandy is a brilliant writer, a wonderful teacher, and a generous friend. And she is in love with a man who has just been diagnosed with multiple myeloma.…
An open letter to our neighbors: Some of you might be wondering why the entire block smells like rancid skunk. Yeah, ummm, sorry about that. Apparently, our dog has a…
The loverly Lisa has decided to post on Tuesdays about her quest to lose some weight. She's calling it Trim and Tone Tuesday. I think that Lisa is fabulous. And…
Even if this book had been utter crap, I would have felt duty bound to recommend it, just so that more people would read about the remarkable Satchel Paige. Lucky…
I'm taking a break from coughing on the couch to let y'all know that today is National Delurking Day. While there are no delurking carols, desserts or decorations... you can…
Because she wore the adorable shirt that I wore her... ...and I didn't have to change one diaper. Because he still wears the cape that I made him... ... and…
I'm not so big on the concept of New Year's Resolutions. While I like the idea of spending a moment acknowledging the passage of time, taking stock of where you…