Ever since we found out that Signe is female, I’ve had moments of sheer panic at the thought of raising a girl in our society. Knowing first hand how awful junior high and high school are for girls, not to mention the injustices faced in college and career, it’s difficult to wrap my brain around […]

According to this, Signe is a Signe (and not a Henry) because when she was conceived I was on Weight Watchers and didn’t eat bananas because they are two points and every other fruit is one point. I kinda liked it better when I got to put the responsibility for determining the sex of our […]

I’ve been feeling baby Signe kick for a few weeks now. Long enough that I’ve been able to learn her patterns. For instance, she seems to really like it when I work out and when I eat. And I could set my watch to her 2:00 p.m. dance routine. This morning, I got up and […]

A few months after my nephew Jack was born, my family and I went to San Diego for his baptism. During the time we were there, we did a few touristy things. We were walking around the Hotel del Coronado and environs one afternoon and I began to notice that anytime we crossed the street, […]

Fruity Pebbles, not indulged (yet).

Yesterday, we had our mid-pregnancy ultrasound and were thrilled to learn we’re having a little girl. All seems healthy and well. When we got home and looked at the photos the ultrasound technician printed out for us though, we were a little concerned at the resemblance our darling daughter has to a certain Home Star […]

I know we’re in the vast minority here, but I don’t watch American Idol. I have nothing against it, I just don’t find it compelling in any way. But I might have to start paying attention soon because one of the apparent favorites is also a dead ringer for my husband. I’ve lost count of […]

My friend Biz sent me a link to the story about the fifth grader who found an error at the Smithsonian. I read it with mixed emotions. On one hand, I want to welcome the boy to the wonderful world of finding fault in everyone’s grammar. On the other, I wanted to smack him upside […]

Good & Plenty, indulged.