Author Archives: Erin

We didn’t try to run ourselves ragged on this trip, since we were coming off a hard semester, and my watch tells me we’ve been walking roughly 12 miles a day while we’re here, just getting out and enjoying things.  … Continue reading →

The castle in Prague is a large network of palaces surrounding St. Vitus Cathedral.  Given the height of the entire compound (it’s an uphill walk all the way there), it commands quite a view over the rest of the city, … Continue reading →

Our hotel, the Best Western at Kinsky Garden, is across the street from Petrin Park, easily my favorite place in the city, and the first place we investigated in our trip.  I’ve taken several walks there, though they might properly … Continue reading →

Sydney and I are currently in Prague, where we’ve had a week to enjoy walking the city, eating in restaurants (so far, Mexican, Neapolitan, hippie, Thai–anything but traditional Czech food), and watch other tourists (there are a lot of them).  … Continue reading →

Sydney’s comment on things this time of the year.  We’re fighting our way out of major papers and projects as the end of the term nears, both trying to get clear of the piles of grading so that we can … Continue reading →

No, it is not my birthday.  And no, he’s not usually this sweet.  Which is why this little love letter from my son is so beloved. “Berth Day.” “you Make Me relee relee Happy.” If you know me even a … Continue reading →

Erin

There is a sizable elk and bison preserve in the Land Between the Lakes, which we drove through after our legs called it quits on Saturday evening.  We saw lovely animals, after a time or two around the circular drive … Continue reading →

Since it has finally cooled down in Kentucky, we’ve gotten the itch to get some hiking in.  It really is just too hot to enjoy much of it during the summer and early fall.  This week, the kids’ fall break, … Continue reading →

Some rabbit trail or other led to me watching most of the ballet of “Swan Lake” with the kids.  Hey, it’s Friday afternoon and 90 degrees outside, so we’re hiding out from the heat. Hilarity ensues:   “Where’s Odette?” [as … Continue reading →