Categorizing Things is Overrated

  • Today

    I have just a few moments before I have to go relieve the babysitter, but I wanted it noted that today I noticed that I’ve been consistently happier this term than I have…

  • Mystery Unveiled

    There’s a neat article on Atlantic Monthly’s website (and presumably, then, also in the print magazine) all about the reason why certain ingredients in baking recipes have to be certain temperatures.  I used…

  • The Things We Do to Avoid Admiralty Law

    I should be studying right now.  The husband is watching the children for the express purpose of me getting some study time.  Admiralty law is way complex, I have a test in two…

  • You dance?

    You’re getting better and better at expressing yourself, little boy. You! Push button! Dis one! Dance! This is one of your favorite commandments – that we push the button on the boombox, make…

  • Distracted

    So this is how it goes these days. You scream and cry and fuss and holler when hungry, demanding immediate sustenance and crying quite pitifully if there is any delay. Then I get…