The games we play: an archive of playground games

I was teaching the girls how to play 7-Up (rules to follow) and it occurred to me that these games are (a) fun (b) a part of our culture and (c) in danger of being forgotten. I have decided that I'm going to try to archive the outdoorsy games that I used to play as a little kid. Regular … Continue reading →

It’s not too late to win an HP printer/scanner!

If you have some photos that fit the "back to school" theme and are willing to share them on Flickr, do consider entering the Fishbowl photo contest. At this point in time you have a very very good chance of winning. And it'd be pretty cool to start off the school year with a some new … Continue reading →

Lasts and firsts

1. It's not camping if there isn't a chipmunk to feed, 2. Sarah in the canoe, 3. The gratuitous canoe-on-the-lake shot, 4. Sarah is our expert "drip castle" builder and architect, 5. Loon family from afar, 6. Big Tree, 7. Misty water, 8. After the rain stopped, 9. The scene outside the car … Continue reading →

Last day of the last weekend of summer

And this is where we spent it: Oh, the beauty of it squeezed my heart and made it hard to breathe, feel, and fully, truly, deeplyÂ appreciate. And so here we are. Tomorrow is the first day of school.Â More about this all later. p.s. Did you know you have a very very good chance … Continue reading →

Message in a bottle

1. Island Park Bridge, 2. Ready to throw!, 3. There they are!, 4. Watching the bottles, 5. Exploring the riverside, 6. "Look! I'm on an island!" It's hard being a mom when your body is playing host to THE SICK. It's easier when you have a pair of kids who know how to entertain themselves. … Continue reading →

a peek inside the fishbowl

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The games we play: an archive of playground games

It’s not too late to win an HP printer/scanner!

Lasts and firsts

Last day of the last weekend of summer

Message in a bottle