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Sleeping away
Henry went to sleepaway camp for the first time last year. He was gone for two weeks, and let me tell you, those two weeks were a giddy thrill ride of unbearable anxiety and mild to moderate...
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Even more painting for you
I've been writing all day for delicious cash money, and I am all worded out. After I was done working, I spent hours trying to figure out the best way to scan watercolors. Turns out there's an art to...
View ArticleAbout a bird
Anxiety is high around here. August always seems to ratchet up the nerves. Summer has lost its charm, but not its edge. The humidity and the heat and the smells and strangers barking at each other in...
View ArticleA list of celebrities and what they smell like
Because I think you should know. Justin Timberlake: Vetiver, anise, llama tears Glenn Close: Gummy bears and woodsmokeEric Bana: Dragonfruit smashed with a hand-rubbed mahogany desk clock Anne Heche:...
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Warning: bag will contain body parts
I signed up for a figure drawing class, which begins this weekend. I like drawing the peoples but sometimes I put together their parts wrongish and render 'em all weird. And so: learning. In taking...
View ArticleThe Little Hater
Whenever I take an extended break from blogging, I try to avoid apologizing for it on my return. Because that's boring. This video by Jay Smooth, however, is not boring, and perfectly describes what's...
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My Announcement: The Practice of Writing
The Practice of Writing is a five-week online course I'm offering right here on the blog, beginning October 15th. If you want to write, no matter where you are in your life, I want to help. Let's get...
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On to more important matters
The response to The Practice of Writing has been amazing, and it's filling up fast. If you're interested, sign up! And now, my cat. If you've been here before, you remember the obese cat who's been on...
View ArticleUpdate: The Practice of Writing registration closes today, 5 pm
The response to TPOW (hashtag!) has been fantastic, and before I knew it, registration sort of exploded. Now, it was always my intention to let in a larger group, given the nature of the course. But...
View ArticlePlus it sounds like the Globetrotters are really phoning it in these days
My son's school held an assembly about bullying the other day, and this, from what I could cobble together during our conversation, is how it went. Needless to say, I am concerned. What kind of school...
View ArticleBack up your computers, and beware of eggs, bowls, toothpaste, and life
I am writing this to you from my husband's computer, because mine is dead. My computer is dead because Scott spilled a glass of seltzer all over the keyboard. Don't do this. It won't end well. I barely...
View ArticleThe Mysterious Case of the Dog with the Chicken
A few days ago I was walking Charlie in the early morning--which, for the record, is my least favorite time of day to be outside. I don't mind being awake, as long as I can be in my jammies (that word...
View ArticleThanks for nothing, Nature
All is fine here in the Finslippy household. Unlike so many other people, we have power. We didn't have any flooding or serious damage. We are so very lucky. But holy cow, was that ever not a thing...
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Get a month of writing prompts, and help a good cause
The Practice of Writing course is almost over, and it's been a fantastic experience. So much so that I'm going to offer the course again, the next one beginning December 31st. Mark your calendars! I'll...
View ArticleLove is patient, love is kind
I couldn't be happier that Obama was re-elected, but what drove me to tears was the fact that gay marriage passed everywhere it was on the ballot. Things are changing. I watched this video the other...
View ArticleI. Hate. Homework.
(sample page in Henry's Math Investigations workbook, not even a little bit edited by me! I SWEAR) 1. 48 divided by 8 = ? Show your work. 2. Let's say you have 48 cookies and you must divide them...
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Get your custom-painted watercolor!
As one of the Camp Mighty 2012 attendees, I'm raising money for charity: water, which funds clean-water projects in developing nations. As incentive for you lovely people to chip in, I am auctioning...
View ArticleI look like Robert De Niro. I drive a Mitsubishi Zero.
I went to Camp Mighty, which was tremendous but I was pretty strung out from teaching my amazing class and working 90 hours a day, and as a result I didn't want to talk to people all that much and I...
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Get some inspiration, win some art, give back--how can you lose?
1. A Month of Writing Prompts registration ends November 26. That's in six days! Hurry! Here are the details. The fee is 30%, with 30% of net proceeds going to Masbia, a nonprofit soup kitchen network...
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Lo, there came upon the family two new members, and they were good
ANNOUNCEMENT: No, she's not mine. I WISH. This here is Madeleine, my niece! My brother James is marrying the sweet, lovely, incredibly brave (sorry, James) Gillian, who comes complete with...
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