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Washington. Is. Fabulous. I would live here. Caveat: It hasn’t actually rained in the 5.5 days we’ve been here – just been gorgeously cloudy-slash-sunny. We have rocked the 4th of July with many righteous fireworks we’d never see at home, slept in long past decency, raided the OMSI – which you must do if you’re

I love this country. Don’t you? Actually, I hope you do, but even if you don’t, I’m still standing by my statement. Cause I’m just that kind of girl – the one who can say what she means even if she’s the only one saying it. I love the way that, as consumers, we demand

Okay – here’s the thing. There are women who are universally acknowledged* as gorgeous, but I don’t see it. In fact, there are several supermodel types who have bizarre features, not to even start on the ugly-skinny business. I’d name names, but I have a kindness policy around here. So just take my word for

Is it July? Really? I’m not quite sure I’m ready for this. That means Vacation- I’m so ready for that, but it also means 12 hours to get there (and I’m trying, trying to be ready for that, short of addictive stimulants or depressants). It means heat. And early sun, and late sun. Mmm. I

I did it again. I went and saw Pixar’s UP again yesterday afternoon with my kids. We had the grandparents meet us there, and Kid 4 sat on Grandpa’s lap and gave a play-by-play through the first hour. I finally told him to be quiet (because Grandpa certainly wouldn’t). I started to worry a little

Little Princess, you are a delight. You have the strongest personality in this whole houseful of personalities. Your eyes, so beautiful, are full of light and sparkle. You are not only a school-smartie, but you know things. You have a sensitivity to things unspoken and unspeakable. You understand people, and recognize their motivations. You create

I love long, specific lists of things I need to accomplish. Because I feel so … accomplished when I’ve crossed them all off. And I do cross. No subtle check-marking for me. Nice, thick line through the job.* Today’s list is long. I intend to enlist (I can’t even think of another word, but why

This week is a little bit crazy. Not that it’s anyone’s fault but my own, mind. I’m not blaming circumstance. I could have been well on top of all this work that needs to be done. I just chose to do other things instead. Things like read. And write. And nap in the sun. So