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We began moving in earnest today.  We went up into the attic and hauled down nearly all of the boxes, old computer parts, fans, suitcases, and garden gear that we’ve stored there.  The attic, by the way, is roughly the … Continue reading →

We reached the pinnacle, and with it our reward: snacks, water, a gorgeous view, and a breeze. Erin

Both cat and kid are enjoying the new arrangement of boxes and furniture around our house as we start a bit of packing. She climbed in, but she couldn’t climb out. Katherine shows off her climbing skills–and proves that our … Continue reading →

Our friends Jenny and Joel (who are expecting their own baby any minute now), offered to take Katherine while Sydney and I went on a date night, since we’re preparing to be apart for most of the month of June.  … Continue reading →

From the contagion of the world’s slow stain / He is secure – Shelley, “Adonais” I was zipping along with Conference Paper #2, thinking I would get it done in record time.  But as I was poking at it I … Continue reading →

I will be giving a paper in Kentucky two weeks from today.  Which, given that I’m currently in a New York house that shows little signs of packing, means that much has to happen between now and then.  But I’m … Continue reading →

We’re entering parenting-induced dementia.  I hear it doesn’t really go away as the kids get older.  It starts by giving your kid something fun and shiny like your watch or a clock.  And it ends by you turning the house … Continue reading →

As we make our plans for this summer and for our move to England, some pieces are falling into place.  We’ve nailed down a complex plan for the summer that should give us lots of time with family: I think … Continue reading →

Seeing as I will soon no longer have the chance to enjoy birdwatching around Ithaca (I’m pretty sure Oxford will have far fewer species to see), I’m making sure to get a good bit of birding in before I leave. … Continue reading →

Today I was hunting for wild rice recipes, since we seem to have hoarded a bunch of it.  When I came across a recipe for wild-rice stuffing I was thrilled, since it called for four cups of rice, half of … Continue reading →