The Reluctant Grownup – Page 94 – Growing old gracelessly.

Rainy Day

It frequently rains in and around New Orleans, leading to the short-term flooding of low-lying areas. The local news broadcasts segments that consist of sopping wet reporters gravely warning their…

April 4, 2012

Jack, Liam

Golden

He gives me the side-eye, a sneaky wicked grin. I am in for it. A few seconds later, he makes a beeline for my chair, sloshing most of the water…

July 28, 2010

Holidays and Celebrations, New Orleans

Mardi Gras, Abbreviated Edition

If my working life were a treadmill, then each partner at my firm has pushed the UP button on my speed at least once. I went from a gentle walk…

February 11, 2013

It’s Been . . . A DAY

RG / December 4, 2013

My oldest son is clamoring for the laptop, so I only have time to dump something quickly in a post and get this old site moving again. We traveled over the holiday, and…

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Travel Dreams

RG / November 24, 2013

Dooce just put up a looooooong and lovely picture post about her family fall break to an isolated cabin, her ten year old and four year old in tow. Then she listed top…

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Random Act of Kindness

RG / November 20, 2013

Yesterday a friend posted about her kid on facebook. The story went something like: “My daughter had a dream that someone left a big wrapped present for her on the front porch. When…

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Low High

RG / November 16, 2013

What really got me riled up was this instruction, which I’ve received a number of times in a number of “Tips for Professional Women” contexts: Practice lowering your voice. If you want to…

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Sunday Evening Meal Planning

RG / November 10, 2013

I have stuck to my work plan of no nights and weekends, so far, which has been a bit difficult as my colleague is about to go on her own maternity leave, and…

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