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Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I can start ’em young.  Virginia Woolf in a children’s book: The story is loosely based on the close relationship between Virginia and her sister, Vanessa Bell, who was a renowned Bloomsbury painter.  In the children’s … Continue reading →

Last week, as the end of term activities wrapped up here in Oxford, I surrendered my keys to the office I’d been loaned this fall.  I have to say, I’m going to miss the view: Thankfully, I am only moving … Continue reading →

This year I am sticking to a few Christmas decorations that 1) do not cost much 2) I will not want to take with me when we move (disposable Christmas, anyone?) 3) Katherine and Nathaniel can help make 4) will … Continue reading →

I left for my office after getting the kids dressed and swirling part of Katherine’s hair into a cute little topknot.  I returned to this: Meanwhile, her brother came up to me with a tiny hair clip and a request: … Continue reading →

Earlier this week Sydney celebrated his birthday.  Or, rather, he turned 35 in the middle of a very busy work week, and we delayed our celebrations until this weekend.  There are very few things he needs (sleep, time, and an … Continue reading →

I am hoping to get more pictures of the kids soon, but we’ve entered the time of year in which it’s dark by 4 (I knew there was a reason we were out for two walks a day in the … Continue reading →

The job-hunt advice just gets weirder and weirder.  This past week I sent off what I think may be my last job applications (with a total in the high thirties; Sydney thinks I’m not sufficiently discriminating), and look forward to … Continue reading →

While pointing unmistakably at my planner: “Dat. Book.” “You want Mama’s book?” While giving me a wide-eyed look: “Be very gentle.” Is it any surprise I gave him the book? Erin

I was surprised to read about the rioting, much of it with a racist edge, on the Ole Miss campus after Obama’s re-election.  Just a few months ago I was there, watching my parents and daughter walk through the memorial to … Continue reading →