Monthly Archives: February 2006

I work; he sleeps. Occasionally he interrupts conference calls with a bark, a whine or a “running after the geese” dream. I couldn’t even get him to wake up enough for this photo. Meet Clover, my office pet. If I … Continue reading →

One of my favorite books as a child is Fortunately, by Remy Charlip. An excerpt: “Fortunately, Ned was invited to a surprise party. Unfortunately, the party was a thousand miles away. Fortunately, a friend loaned Ned an airplane. Unfortunately, the … Continue reading →

In our new house, we have a lazy susan in a cabinet. We’ve never had a lazy susan before. We also have a nine-year-old daughter. We’ve never had one of these, either, but we have had a nine-year-old boy, in … Continue reading →

Perplexed by Valentine’s Day shopping? You’re not alone. Get original this year with a four pack of Valentine Jones from (who else) Jones Soda Co. ($10 plus tax and shipping). The flavor? Love Potion #6. Add-ons include lip balm, a … Continue reading →

When I first saw this, I didn’t think it was real. My husband shot me the link and said, simply, “I want one.” The Optimus keyboard may be the coolest bit of technology since the Ipod. If you’ve clicked through … Continue reading →