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Conversations with my son: On civil rights
“But I didn’t get any time to play with you today!” That’s okay. Some days it’s just more difficult because of the things we have to get done. But we get a three day weekend, so that will make up for...
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Why I love the Great Reno Balloon Race
Glow Show, 2014. I love the Great Reno Balloon Race. It’s the introduction to my favorite season. It’s the one time it’s appropriate for me to be up and out of bed before dawn. It starts off in the...
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Conversations with my son: 29 more days
7th birthday, 2013 “Is today September 11th?” Yes. —————————— “Is today the 11th day of September?” Yes. —————————— “Wait, is today September 11th?” Yes. Why do you keep asking me if today is September...
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10 things that are making me smile right now
1. My son is building a Batman LEGO set and he hasn’t asked for my help to find a piece once. Not that I mind helping, but it’s just one of those little hints I find that he’s growing up. 2. TAHOE....
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The trip to Apple Hill.
Autumn is full of traditions I adore. It’s my favorite time of year and there is just so much to do. This weekend we went to Apple Hill in Camino, CA. It’s a bit of a drive from Reno, but it’s totally...
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Dear 2015,
You know, all-in-all, 2014 wasn’t really that bad of a year. I spent time with friends and family, including reconnecting with my baby sister and finding the beginnings of a friendship with her that...
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There was really only one reason to say yes.
Even though I already knew the answer, I asked for the weekend to think it over. Monday morning, I accepted a position with another department at the University. At the end of the weekend, I really...
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An untraditional Thanksgiving
Typically, we go to our friend-family’s house for Thanksgiving. We don’t have family that lives close, and I really don’t like to drive, so it always works out nicely. Of course, that also meant that...
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