So I was in the mood for a Randy Beaman story, and I figured I’d borrow one from YouTube for those of you who are new to the oeuvre. So here goes–here’s my Randy Beaman story. So this one time when I was teaching my AP English kids were taking the AP test and this… Read More

Okay–I admit, I’m a little sleepy. My friend Karen and her husband Martin were in town, and we met for dinner, and you know something? This is not something I do often. I was thinking about it. I know maybe one married couple that Mate and I will meet–every other couple I know is out… Read More

YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYYAYAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!! I’ll admit it–first I’m excited because String Boys is out. And, seriously, YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYA!!!!!!  I’ve been so excited about folks getting a look at this book–I’ve also been really nervous so I’ve kept it kind of close to my heart, which, honestly, is a shitty way to market a book. Anyway– it’s out! I’m excited!… Read More

So, still a little sick. But one of the few real benefits to being sick is that when I sit down in front of the TV to knit, I don’t get as distracted–and you can see here I’ve made some headway on the Wild Teasel. (The actual pattern name. Woot! I used a pattern!) And… Read More

 So, we had some lost years of photos, a transition period between the old-fashioned camera, the electronic camera, and the ever-present, ever-handy smart-phone. Now, I’m pretty sure these electronic camera pictures– I remember the ritual of plugging it into my computer every time I blogged, and I’d been blogging for  a few months by this… Read More

Seth Arnold learned at an early age that two things in life could make his soul soar—his violin and Kelly Cruz. In Seth’s uncertain childhood, the kindness of the Cruz family, especially Kelly and his brother, Matty, gave Seth the stability to make his violin sing with the purest sound and opened a world of… Read More

Yes, I have the crud. I am loopy and irritable and my head hurts and my ears hurt and I’m on Advil and NyQuil and I’ll be super lucky I don’t end up typing about purple lizards shopping at the Galleria. Why is nobody going to bed? Oh, yeah! Because I did nothing all day… Read More

So, kids are… inefficient communicators. ZoomBoy got a note that said he should be at the awards ceremony tonight. “Oh, you’re getting an award?” “I don’t know.” “What in?” “I don’t know.” Mate and I had eyeball conversations. “He’s getting an award?” “I don’t know.” “What in?” “I don’t know.” But we went, right? We’re… Read More

Of course coming home is always the best part of the trip for me–but seriously, that was some trip. Chicken and I got there Monday night, found some food, did some chill and fell asleep. Tuesday we were all about the French Quarter, including the ghost tour which was SO worth the money– our guide… Read More

Squish had a parent/teacher meeting today–or rather a “Student Led Conference” wherein she showed me all of her work in her classes and what she was most proud of. She’s very clever, and I, of course, am very proud. But on the way home, Squish said, “Mom, why do you have to call me Squish… Read More