Watermelon Redemption

One of the best, most delicious things about summer is watermelon. I have yet to find the perfect 2010 watermelon, but it's out there...somewhere...I ate half a watermelon tonight, in spite of its inferiority. Better than pretzels, a substitute for dinner.Summer food makes me happy. Squash and zucchini and berries, fresh tomatoes.I was raised in …

Good Times

This week has been entirely too much good stuff.Good conversation.Good sleep.Good laughter.Good movie (well...maybe. Have you seen Hamlet 2?)Good weather.Good sun (meaning NO SUNBURNS).Good games - hello, Bananagrams! I love you!Good coffee. Good morning conversations.Good homemade ice cream.Good walks - four miles every day with my sister-in-law.Good meals - again, my sister-in-law, who has created …

On Biscuits and Leadership

I love fall.  Now that we're somewhat settled into the routine of school, I'm slipping back into a rhythm of life that feels very familiar.  For some reason, fall brings out the 'mom' in me just a bit stronger than usual.  Or perhaps it's more that I return to some habits that resonate with my …