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Ice storm

We’ve been having a spectacular ice storm the past few days. Birches bend at the waist, oak trees groan under heavy blades of ice. As … Read More ›

Posted on December 27, 2013July 31, 2023
family life, sailboat

Child’s play (a family that is stuck 24/7 together…)

They kick, scream, throw tantrums, whine, cry, hit, and pout just like all siblings. But when they get along, it’s like a dream, a 15 … Read More ›

Posted on September 1, 2012July 4, 2019
family life

Quality time

To my little man O who discovered his new favorite word this week: no.

Posted on March 28, 2012July 4, 2019
family life

Halloweeeeeen or bust

Photo credit: Jenny Photo credit: Ellen Well, my 3 year old daughter enjoyed dressing up for Halloween and going trick or treating with her friends–not to … Read More ›

Posted on November 2, 2011July 4, 2019
family life

Happy birthday to V

My girl turned three recently. How did that happen? V, you are the trailblazer, the one who pushes me to the edge of new emotions, … Read More ›

Posted on September 5, 2011July 4, 2019
family life

Happy Birthday to O

This week, my lil’ man, my crazy dude completed one trip around the sun. Words cannot even describe what a wonderful and healing experience this … Read More ›

Posted on September 2, 2011July 4, 2019
family life

Distilling love

As I was writing the simple guide to festival planning, I thought ahead to Valentine’s Day and what I wanted to get out of it. … Read More ›

Posted on February 14, 2011July 4, 2019
family life

The bittersweet truth about firsts and lasts

My little man. A couple nights ago, I had stayed up late working. By the time I went to bed, O woke up and stayed … Read More ›

Posted on February 3, 2011July 4, 2019
family life

A week in pictures

“I knitting.” (No, she’s not.) Making no-cook play dough.

Posted on October 15, 2010July 4, 2019
family life

Rocket fuel baby

On Monday I took O to the pedi for his one-month checkup and he weighed in at 9 pounds, 15 ounces! “What are you feeding … Read More ›

Posted on October 6, 2010July 4, 2019

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We are a family of four, living the good life on the New England coast. You can often find us remuddling our house, tending our garden, taking road trips in our Sprinter van, and plotting other adventures. We completed two cruises on our sailboat, sv Wildest Dream, in 2013 and 2016.

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