The Rigmarole

Running Uphill

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

Mar 28, 2024

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Annie and Olive: Part 2

A story of love, manners, and photographs.

Mar 8, 2024

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Annie and Olive: Part 1

Can sass and scorn transcend generations?

Mar 2, 2024

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February 2024

Wrinkles and Fine China

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

Feb 26, 2024

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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, 2024

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Homebody

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

Feb 5, 2024

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January 2024

Learning to Love What Is

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

Jan 23, 2024

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Hot and Cold

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

Jan 12, 2024

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New Year, New You

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

Jan 5, 2024

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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

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The Fig Tree

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

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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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