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Home and Away

Neil and I just got back from a trip to India, which was incredible, but more on that later. Taking the trip meant leaving Isaac behind. Just shy of a fortnight away from the kiddo. You guys, it was SO GOOD. Much as we love the little bugger, it was really excellent for Neil and … Continue reading Home and Away

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On a Boat

This past Sunday we spent an afternoon on an English Canal Boat. And I kindof fell in love, a little bit. I spent much of my youth RV (rather than tent) camping, and this is basically camping, but with less woods, more waterways. We all know that the essence of camping is alternating relaxing, adventure, … Continue reading On a Boat

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For the Girls

A few days ago was the first ever international day of the girl, and a couple pieces of news from both places I call home are converging to make it especially poignant. In Vancouver, 15-year-old Amanda Todd killed herself because she could no longer handle the bullying and taunting after she flashed a webcam, and … Continue reading For the Girls

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Thanks

I never realized how much I look to Thanksgiving as a passage into Autumn. A time to start reconnecting with family & friends after the frantic, flighty summer. And while it might be Decorative Gourd Season all over the Northern Hemisphere, England doesn’t have Thanksgiving. Photo by Reclamation Revolution on Flickr We’ve started down the … Continue reading Thanks

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Dog Days

After six long months (for reasons entirely of our own doing), our wee family is finally intact again – we’ve got our dog back! Moving your pet internationally is not for the faint of heart, or the thin of wallet! Oy. The dog’s new nickname is Million Dollar Baby. Even with the elimination of quarantine … Continue reading Dog Days