Monthly Archives: January 2014
Time to Get Rough
The first time I became aware that one was not simply the kind of person who was capable of doing something, but rather went through the process of doing it, from scratch, without any pre-determined capacity, and thus became a
Time to Get Rough
The first time I became aware that one was not simply the kind of person who was capable of doing something, but rather went through the process of doing it, from scratch, without any pre-determined capacity, and thus became a
To Michiko and Sarah
When I got married, women my mother met when my brother and I were babies came to the wedding from across the country and from Europe. She’s always said that the friends who raise their children alongside yours, sharing mornings
To Michiko and Sarah
When I got married, women my mother met when my brother and I were babies came to the wedding from across the country and from Europe. She’s always said that the friends who raise their children alongside yours, sharing mornings
Stewed Green Beans with Fennel
This is tasty and remarkably easy. I’ve made it twice in the new year. Thanks, mom. Green beans (one pound? six handfuls? It doesn’t really matter.) 1 or 2 yellow onions 1 28 ounce can whole peeled tomatoes 1/2 to
Stewed Green Beans with Fennel
This is tasty and remarkably easy. I’ve made it twice in the new year. Thanks, mom. Green beans (one pound? six handfuls? It doesn’t really matter.) 1 or 2 yellow onions 1 28 ounce can whole peeled tomatoes 1/2 to
A Snow Day
Friday was a snow day, and since my husband is a teacher, he didn’t have to work. We stayed in bed all day having sex, watching movies, and smoking pot. Just kidding. Who would want to do that? Ruby woke
A Snow Day
Friday was a snow day, and since my husband is a teacher, he didn’t have to work. We stayed in bed all day having sex, watching movies, and smoking pot. Just kidding. Who would want to do that? Ruby woke
Happy New Year, Get Yourself an Advance Directive
I celebrated New Year’s with an old friend from college who hosted a party in his studio apartment. He served homemade salsa and roasted mushrooms, and the most raucous moments of the night involved a banjo, a kazoo, and a
Happy New Year, Get Yourself an Advance Directive
I celebrated New Year’s with an old friend from college who hosted a party in his studio apartment. He served homemade salsa and roasted mushrooms, and the most raucous moments of the night involved a banjo, a kazoo, and a
SOFT SCIENCE Notes from Kristen McConnell 