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This weekend, to help cheer up the cold winter, my friends Sharon, Kendra and I decided to have a mama/kid sleepover! We figured it would be like taking a trip together but without having to leave town.So, one afternoon, we all piled into Kendra's house uptown (her husband was on a work trip). As we arrived armed with travel cribs, backpacks and rowdy kiddos, she joked, "This is either going to be...

What are you up to this weekend? Last night we saw the incredible movie Her. Have you seen it yet? The color palette was exquisite—everything was dusty pink, orange or red—and the story was so compelling. (As the NYTimes review said, she's just a voice, "but oh what a voice.") We really loved it. Also, thanks for all your fun comments this week—it's so nice to be back! Hope you have a good weekend,...

What kind of accent do you have? While growing up in Michigan, my brother, sister and I picked up slight Michigan accents. We'd say things like "maahm" instead of "mom," and "caehr" instead of "car," and "Bab" instead of "Bob." After living in New York for twelve years, I've basically lost it, but sometimes when I drink too much wine, it can randomly bust out again. Yes, Michigan!George Mason University...

This past fall, when I was feeling bummed out, Alex and I started a tradition to try to cheer me up...When we would lie down in bed at night, we each had to say:* two things you're grateful for overall* two little things you enjoyed that day* one reason why you're glad you're married to the other personIt was so nice to end the day with this little chat, and we would tell each other anecdotes and...

How gorgeous is this engraved locket? I don't wear much jewelry, but Alex gave me a locket for Christmas, and I really love it. He put family photos inside, and it feels surprisingly heartwarming to wear it all day. Have you ever worn a lock...

Lately I'm grateful for: Sunday afternoons at the dog park.    A loving cohort who cares for one another and drives each other crazy. Friends named Mary. Having friends with extra beds in the NRV when I'm too tired to drive back to Roanoke. A husband who claimed to me last night that he is "capitalist by trade, socialist by heart." Visits from mom and sister. A pleasantly sweet...

Dulce et Decorum Est                Wilfred Owen Bent double, like old beggars under sacks,Knock-kneed, coughing like hags, we cursed through sludge,Till on the haunting flares we turned our backsAnd towards our distant rest began to trudge.Men marched asleep. Many had lost their bootsBut limped on, blood-shod. All went...