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To restart this thing, I’ll have some conversations with books. Too pretentious. Let’s say I’ll talk to myself about books. There you go. ...

In Coco's class, the feature of this month's Family Friday was "Edge of Your Seat" stories, stories written and illustrate...

I know, I know. I'm so busy trying to get my little observations down to a 140 character size that I'm totally neglecting the blogg...

I was out last night, in a neighborhood I don't usually frequent, waiting for a show to start. Some tourists approached me and said, ...

When the grandparents were here we went to Ellis Island. Just before we were to board, the kids, as is their wont, got hungry, so I made a q...

I didn't mean to get tipsy during the musical we saw on Broadway, it just kind of turned out that way. I'm a lightweight drinker, t...

I told the kids, "Give me a good word." Coco came up with: "Thank you." Madge came up with: "Perpendicular." I...

Oh, finally some sun. Unfortunately, I already promised another trip to the movies. But at least we won't have to take a car service tod...

Often the kids leave plates and cups out with uneaten food and undrunk drinks. I know I shouldn't take a quick bite or sip before I tos...