Category: the girl behind the screen

Ghosts In The Machine

Late Saturday night I opened up my computer for the first time that day and wrote on Facebook that it was a really good day. Because it was. Old friends, new friends, lots of good conversation, lots of laughs. For all five of us—even though Isabella did end up with…

Nowhere Sure Looks Pretty Good

Last summer we took the kids to Ann Arbor. We took Isabella on a road trip through Virginia and Washington DC. We went to Clevelands House. Twice. We spent many great days sitting by the pool, soaking up the sunshine and the smiles and splashes from our kids. We walked…

On Those Pesky Fears Of Mine…

Things I am currently afraid of: Sinkholes Clowns Static on my television set Infectious disease Vomiting Pedicures Showering when I’m home alone Gefilte fish Are they rational? Irrational? Should it matter? People are afraid of lots of things. Heights. Spiders. Snakes. Public Speaking. The dentist. Flying. Dogs. When a friend…