My husband possesses a unique quality that his close friends refer to as present nostalgia. He is able to be wistful for a moment that is currently in progress. It is not unusual that Dave and I are doing something incredibly ordinary like cleaning … [Continue reading] about Windy Day
Nobody puts circumcised baby in a corner.
Imagine you wake up and there’s no Christmas. You still celebrate the birth of Jesus, but no one else has heard of this funny holiday with its jolly bearded man, piles of presents, and songs about sleigh bells. You have one week to find a suitable … [Continue reading] about Nobody puts circumcised baby in a corner.
One Minute in Perth: Helen
Helen is gorgeous, which in Australian means awesome (although she’s gorgeous in American as well). She spent her childhood in Papua New Guinea and now lives with her family in Perth. In this one-minute chat, I tell her I love her feisty attitude and … [Continue reading] about One Minute in Perth: Helen
The Kids Are All Right
Willa was in the middle of fourth grade when we left San Francisco to move to Perth two months ago. Due to strict age requirements in Western Australia public schools, Willa is now the youngest child in fifth grade. Year Five, Mom. Room 14 is a mixed … [Continue reading] about The Kids Are All Right
G’day Sandra Bernhard!
And speaking of familiar objects in unfamiliar settings… The other night, Dave and I went to the small artsy theater up the road from our house in Perth because SANDRA BERNHARD was performing. IN PERTH. And there were all these beautiful gay … [Continue reading] about G’day Sandra Bernhard!