Speaking of libraries, have you realized they are the last vestige of an age where kids can be left alone? All my fellow parents say the same thing: “Well, I do let him walk to the library by himself – it’s only half a block.” (And the kid is like 16) Then I chime [...]
Archive for May, 2008
Let’s Talk Libraries
May 28, 2008
Booking It
May 27, 2008
We bring our children to the bookstore for more than the obvious reasons. We are training them to “No.” We have an outing to the bookstore about twice a month. It used to be once a month, but now we live in civilization (Upstate New York) and so we can manage the trip twice [...]
Communication
May 23, 2008
by MaryBeth
Here is a recent communication between Barbara and me regarding control of this website. The saga continues on the “Coast to Coast” page. Have at it.
Dear Barbara,
Thanks for the Carey addresses and for all your work on the website. I liked the picture of the hand on the ledge, but then it [...]
Mouse Olympics
May 21, 2008
by MaryBeth
You’ve gotta love wildlife. When you live in the country they live with you. And you know what they say, Love Your Neighbor. We park our cars on the grass. We live off a dirt road, up a dirt driveway, and we park on the grass. This is apparently a huge invitation to [...]
