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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The analogy I keep thinking of is “pie”, but that’s overused so I wish to avoid it. But, well, for now I will talk about pie (while sharing a photo of pretty daisies and poppies).
Before having kids, I had my…pie (this sounds really idiotic to me). Those 24 hours each day, that paycheck. The [...]

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I work full time, but work from home one day a week. Sometimes I take my favorite little boy out for a lunch break .
He always wants to go to the same place (he likes their fish tacos).

Quiz: Where are we in these photos??
I’m grateful for the opportunity to work at home. Even [...]

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