The Coolest Thing That Didn’t Work

Ok, this is barely even counts as a post.  It’s totally random.  (So random, in fact, that I had to create a new category called “Random” because: A) This does not fit into any of my other categories and B) I predict more future randomness.)  It’s also more of a tease than anything. Today, whileContinue reading “The Coolest Thing That Didn’t Work”

Why I’m Grateful for The Spider and the Fly

Today, while I was trapped inside by the quarter inch of ice that shut down Austin, Texas, I attempted to weed-out my picture book collection.  I was not successful.  Rather than getting rid of a single book, I instead spent forty-five minutes re-reading favorites such as Miss Nelson is Missing and Harry the Dirty DogContinue reading “Why I’m Grateful for The Spider and the Fly”

The Jack-in-the-Box

This week, my house has been acting like it’s October instead of January. First, I noticed tiny hand prints in the high window above my front door.  Raccoons, you say?  My money’s on gnomes.  Either way, something’s been peeking in my window.  Next I inherited this beautiful* new bird from my good friend Emily and promptlyContinue reading “The Jack-in-the-Box”