Okay, help–what are some surefire tricks to keep kids entertained on airplanes?
Believe it or not, Clem has never been out of southern AZ, and we’re getting ready to head on our first excursion. She is a wiggly thing, and the idea of being confined into a small space for a few hours is daunting. [...]

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The rain prediction contest is still on! (Sorry, Melissa, there is no overwhelming support for “calling it” after the quick downpour last week. I think we are longing for something substantial, something urban-metro-wide, something involving at least one road closure.)
In any case, we’re still waiting, y’hear?

I love these summer clouds, love our local park, [...]

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Erika M sent me this article and in reading it there was much vigorous headnodding on my part and occasional moments of “hmmm…..” accompanied by the pensive stroking of my long imaginary beard.
The topic of child care–on the part of the parent or other caretaker or the group/institution–is ever on my mind. I’m also [...]

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