Author Archives: fustianist

Laundry, and the reason for the laundry.  He’s starting to enjoy counter time when he’s awake, too, since he likes being near the action . . . and we like him away from Katherine’s energy. In case I forgot that … Continue reading →

In the modern quest for new ways to stay awake and boost energy we’ve tapped food, exercise, caffeine, and pharmaceuticals.  I’m wondering, though, when researchers will get around to trying to bottle whatever it is that little kids run on.  … Continue reading →

Nathaniel turns one month old today.  He’s definitely cuter than he was a month ago, with round limbs and cheeks and big blue eyes that stay open a lot more often.  I wonder what he sees. Erin P.S. His clothes … Continue reading →

– Katherine is showing a bit more of a temper in the past week or two, and she’s learning that “No” from us gets pretty serious when it concerns the baby.  A loving older sister, yes, but a bit too … Continue reading →

We had a beautiful sunny, warm spring day yesterday (though it might have felt more like it if we’d gotten sleep the night before …); here are some crocuses in University Parks:

Imperious in pink.

I’ve been ravenous recently, and have been really craving nuts to keep me full.  I know almonds are among the healthiest of the lot, but, frankly, they don’t taste nearly as good raw as pecans and cashews do.  But today … Continue reading →

In our first few months here we’ve had a number of interactions with the UK’s health care system.  Several of you have asked how we like it, so I thought I’d share a bit about how we’ve found things so … Continue reading →

One of my favorite activities over the past two weeks has been writing replies to the many, many emails, cards, and letters of congratulation that arrived after Nathaniel was born.  I love corresponding with friends and family, and I’ve had … Continue reading →