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May 30

Trapped free time

Now that it's summer, meaning the kids are done with school this year, that brings a whole new level of schlepping kids here and there for the next couple of months. Day camp on weekdays, swimming on weeknights, and soccer one weekend morning, repeat. What that means for me, in addition to making my brain melt in terms of logistics, is that I have a bunch of trapped free time. I remember a book I read a few years ago - ETA okay, fine, I googled it and this is it - that talked about how little … [Read more...] about Trapped free time

Filed Under: rants & raves

March 21

reset

Well hello there, old friend. It's been awhile, hasn't it? Rather than bore you with all the nitty-gritty of what has (and has not) transpired over the past 2 years, let me just summarize with: I've been dealing with stuff. And things. Losses, deaths, work, parenting, beaches, music, and whatnot. There, you're all caught up. Don't you feel better? I know I do! I won't get all gross on you and go into my goal for this particular year or talk about how life is so much better now that … [Read more...] about reset

Filed Under: arizona life

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