Archive - The Rigmarole

Parenting with a chronic illness, finding good love, and running a race with my daughter.

Mar 28

Annie and Olive: Part 2

A story of love, manners, and photographs.

Mar 8

Annie and Olive: Part 1

Can sass and scorn transcend generations?

Mar 2

February 2024

Wrinkles and Fine China

Navigating the landscapes of love and loss - while staying wrinkle-free.

Feb 26

Why Is It So Hard to Do What's Good for You?

Learning to trick my brain for a happier self and a better life.

Feb 8

In which I realize that it is, in fact, necessary to leave the house sometimes. Here's why.

Feb 5

January 2024

Learning to Love What Is

In which a white-knuckled control freak tries to learn acceptance.

Jan 23

Navigating insistence and negotiating resistance - the constant dance of parenting.

Jan 12

New Year, New You

Is NYE a once-a-year chance to start over? Or a reminder to choose change every day?

Jan 5

December 2023

...But what does it MEAN?

The one where I drink barium and ponder the great mysteries of my digestive system.

Dec 15, 2023

Chasing perfection, embracing humanity, and learning how to muddle through the beautifully messy process of figuring out what to do with your life.

Dec 4, 2023

November 2023

The Rumpus: Part 3

In which five Somervilles (plus one stowaway) make a secret trip to the Youbou General Store.

Nov 22, 2023

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