Monthly Archives: January 2007

My youngest brother Josh was something of a handful when he was a kid. Not one of those hyperactive whirling dervishes; more of a mad scientist in training. Josh used to do some of the most jaw-droppingly stupid things that … Continue reading →

My girls love milk and the higher the milk fat, the better. For a long time, they only got skim but then we started buying 1% for them. They understand the various percentages and that whole milk is 4%. Elegant … Continue reading →

Things I wish I knew: Why do drivers with large SUVs feel the need to back into parking spaces, thus tying up traffic going in both directions down the row? It takes more effort and time to back into a … Continue reading →

Graceful and Elegant were playing some game that involved traveling around the world. Every time they reached a new location, they changed their wardrobe to match the local fashion. They wore saris in India, tribal clothing in Africa, some sort … Continue reading →

Whenever possible, we try to buy organic, including paper products and cleaning supplies. I recently bought a pack of cheap generic toilet paper for a Girl Scout activity (wrapping each other like mummies). There was plenty left over, so I … Continue reading →