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Signs of Spring
For some reason, I am just now tuning in to the subtle changes of the seasons, and it feels really good. I’m guessing my inability to truly connect with the changing of the seasons stems from the fact that I spent the first 12 developmental years of my life in a city with no seasons: San Diego.And then almost another 12 in a state with no seasons: Florida.And Houston didn’t really have seasons either.But in Austin, I can truly see the changes of the season, and it’s so fun to tune into the changes–to really notice, appreciate, and take joy in them.In the winter, most… Read More -
Starting a 5-Year Diary
This quote from Annie Dillard has always resonated with me:“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.”I’ve also been thinking a lot about how quickly my children are going to grow up. Henry just celebrated his 5th birthday. In two more of those, he will be turning 15 and getting really close to leaving the house.I also see how quickly former students grow up on Facebook. And those are other people’s children! I feel like my own life is going to blink by.So I bought a 5-year diary. I wish I would have started one many years ago. I… Read More -
Another Season of Gardening
And so the cycle of gardening begins again. We pretty much garden year-round in Central Texas! Well, actually, it is year-round here.The boys and I just pulled up the fall/winter garden. We harvested a bunch of cabbage. It was fun to watch broccoli completely flower (it attracts so many bees!). We pulled out all the lettuce, as well. We left our artichoke plants (they seem to grow all year long!) and our Brussels sprouts.Henry pulled a lot of snails out of our garden and moved them to a better spot. During the process, he noticed, “Mama! The snails are mating!” Sure enough, they were. It’s so fun to… Read More
