On “feminist”…and “farmwife”

After a long rough day (don't ask), I find myself meditating on the nature and meaning of Independence Day. Every Fourth of July, a great deal of the country celebrates with barbecues and parties, apple pies and fireworks. Some people focus on their patriotism, and celebrate their pride as Americans; others lament how they feel...

It’s been a long day…

So I haven't really written since I left for my business trip last Thursday. For good reason. From the moment I walked out the door at 5:30 AM on Thursday until the moment I got home at 11:30 PM on Sunday, I was running. 7 AM until 3 AM the next morning each day. And...

A new home!

We really DO have a new home, though the title was more in reference to this new blog account. So many new homes, it seems. Let's start at the beginning--well, I won't bore you with the tale of a sordid night in northern California 37 years ago--the beginning of THIS chapter of life. A little...