Trying something new
Because my spouse and I don’t really go in for Valentine’s Day (except for that one time when he –
writing
Kids, do you know what “triage” means?
It’s never a good sign when you realize that you’re more than halfway through the school year, but you’ve somehow
Tip your professor
I had a mentor before I even understood what a mentor was. I had a mentor before I even realized
One burger, carnivorous style (Writing Prompt 1)
Writing Prompt 1: On a recent trip back from NYC, my 11 year old overheard the following while waiting in
The way back
Yesterday, I took my 13 year old daughter to Plymouth for a history visit. The plan to see Plimoth Plantation
Studio 301: An Introduction
In retrospect, it was probably for the best that my laptop’s WiFi connection didn’t work for most of the time I
All politics is local
When I moved back to Massachusetts nearly five years ago, I discovered volunteerism. I was 42 and had somehow made
A writing studio
Last week I signed the lease on a 285 square foot art studio on the third floor of a refurbished mill
Nature vs Nurture
I have a complicated relationship with nature, particularly as it relates to my home and, in particular, because I’m a homebody.
Pineapples
[NOTE: My kids and I started a summer writing challenge: using a word or general theme to create some piece
HitchBOT visits Carlisle
After two plus months of summertime fun, I got back to work. Here’s my latest feature (also found here). (Photo
Small business with big plans
My latest feature on a local entrepreneur can be found here. Full text below. Small business with big plans by
Jeff Bauman: A picture of resilience
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Jeff Bauman about his book, Stronger. My feature article can be found here.
The Pact
She knew it was an unfair question the moment she opened her mouth. But it snuck out, accidentally or on
Writer’s Brain
I have a really bad memory. This wasn’t always the case, but as I get older it gets worse and
Ladies Who Lunch
I hate most social gatherings that involve casual acquaintances or strangers. Parties are awful and large school or work-related events
Suspending Belief
Recently my 5-year-old told me she no longer believed in flying reindeer. The conversation went something like this: E, “Reindeers
Living in History
We have officially passed the one year mark in our Massachusetts house and have signed a lease for another 12
I’ve Got a Breaking Bad Habit
Breaking Bad as American Gothic by Milbo. I’ve gone on a full blown Netflix bender over the last few days, staying
Happy Birthday, PurelyPixel
This morning I received a WordPress notification that my blog was first registered one year ago today. 415 posts, over
How to Make Friends and Write About People
During the year I write news articles with the occasional feature for a small local newspaper. I’ve been doing it
Summertime Fun
This is the first July in many years that has truly felt like summer to me. Perhaps it’s because I’m
Kindergarten Readiness
Kindergarten Karina, circa 1974 My youngest daughter had a screening for Kindergarten yesterday at the local school. The Pre-K and
Out of the Mouth of Babes
Burlington, MA Mall Advertisement Ben and I went to the local mall yesterday to pick up some summer clothes for
Writer’s Block
Battle of Gettysburg Memorabilia Today I finally finished writing a feature article on a new Battle of Gettysburg exhibit here
