AMENDED BELOW   http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7246003.stm   How many more before we do something?   I work with a bunch of hunters.  They love hunting.  They love their guns.  And I think hunting, the way…

Happy Valentine’s Day!   Valentines I’ve gotten so far today:   1. A good morning kiss on the fingertips from Virgil 2. A beautiful surprise blanket of snow from God 3. A clever little…

Patrick and I got a beautiful white duvet cover with matching shams for our wedding.  They’ve been on the guest bed since summer of ’06.  I washed them for the first time this weekend. …

Snickollet’s post today was particularly bittersweet, and crushing, and lovely.  Especially given where Patrick and I are in life – about to be parents, about to have our babies, about to share all of the…

Nora asked in a comment if I was taking poetic license with any of my family stories.   Firstly, if you find family histories interesting, you should check out Bossy’s family tree.  She’s…