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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 ›

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Posted on December 27, 2013July 4, 2019
family life, homeschool

First riding lesson

V on small pony from Serena on Vimeo. I found this video of V on her first pony ride. She was about one-and-a-half years old, … Read More ›

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Posted on July 24, 2013July 4, 2019
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 ›

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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.

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

Peeking into preschools

V has been peering into the windows of a local nursery school every time we pass by. When I asked her if she wanted to … Read More ›

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Posted on December 6, 2011July 17, 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 ›

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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 ›

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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 ›

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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 ›

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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 ›

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Posted on February 3, 2011July 4, 2019

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We are a family of four, living the good life in New England, remuddling our house, tending our garden, taking roadtrips 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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