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We are 36 hours into the Nor’easter that is pummeling much of the East Coast and I don’t have any idea how bad it is anywhere else because I’ve kept going to work even though yesterday was Veteran’s Day and today was essential personnel only.  I am not essential but I have so much work [...]

waiting. coughing. sneezing.

With all the talk of flu this and flu that paranoia, I think I’ve become a little jaded to the discussion.  News programs tell me I should fear the flu, but really I think we’re overstating it, just like shark attacks a few summers ago.  I didn’t really care, until I got a phone call from daycare [...]

a kidlet update: alex

Once the lone star of this (sadly neglected) blog, the last year has been a huge adjustment for Alex.  At first, when Emily Kate didn’t do much he was fine, even thrilled, with her presence.  But as she started to grow more active and more personable, to the point that she was taking not only attention but [...]

be careful what you share

One of the things that you won’t find in any baby book is how having kids will change your friendships.  Sure there’s advice to have date nights and me-time and all that crap but I’ve never seen this bit of truth documented anywhere:
You have friends that you will drop because of the way they parent.
At first [...]