This is Not a Blog

When a blog topic occurs to me, I let it stew for a while.  Sometimes weeks.  Then I write it in one go, editing ruthlessly along the way.  This blog is not a day-to-day journal – more a collection of essays.
So perhaps a little snapshot of our ‘real lives’ is in order.  [Photo above: Owen [...]

Filed under: family, musings on January 30th, 2010 | 3 Comments »

Keep Calm and Carry On

As Owen gets bigger and more wiggly I can sense the forthcoming horrific decisions that are coming my way.  He is not that heavy yet (48 lbs) nor is he that tall (drat, I forget…  he’s short) but consider his size when he’s doing his best imitation of a greased seal and you’ll perhaps appreciate [...]

Filed under: medical, musings on January 14th, 2010 | 4 Comments »