July 27th

Happy anniversary to my mom and dad! FORTY YEARS!! 🙂 You guys are amazing examples of love, devotion and self-sacrifice (in addition to all your other wonderful qualities); I love you! Also, happy birthday to Ally, proud new home-owner!

Babies and break-ups

It’s a strange time. I know of lots of people who are having babies—three arrived in the last two weeks, five due in the next few months. And I have lots of friends who have recently broken up—at least five in the last six months. It’s like there’s an emotional equilibrium that the universe has …