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…
Watching a preview for "Where the Wild Things Are" tonight (how is it that I somehow get something stuck in my eye every time that particular preview comes on?), I…
So, Gracie is back from doggie boot camp. And, while we need to wait until Monday or Tuesday to talk with the trainer who worked with her (he doesn't work…
Gracie is back from doggie boot camp! She spent a little less than a week staying at a dog kennel and working with a trainer. As usual, everyone there absolutely…
I wouldn't exactly call Netherland: A Novel an undiscovered gem. I mean, a certain President who just won a Nobel Peace Prize was reading it earlier this year. That's almost…
Does anybody remember when I used to write these? No? Me neither. But that's ok, I've resolved to start writing them again. I've been reading up a storm lately, so…
For the purposes of this here rant, let's all just go ahead and assume that I bought something that is both a) expensive and 2) embarrassing. So, we'll call it…
I'm going to be uncharacteristically serious here. I'm not sure where the lack of stupid jokes is coming from. I assure you, it won't last. I've been thinking a lot…