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WHAT’S THE PROTOCOL FOR DECLINING PLAYDATES? | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM MAY 2011.

December 30, 2021

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM MAY 2011. Yesterday Kembe came home from school with a really sweet note from the parents of another boy in his class.  I’ll call him Aidan.  The note said that Aidan talks about Kembe all the time, and really wants to have him over for a playdate.  Kembe somehow knew about the subject of the note and is  talking constantly about going to Aidan’s house. My first reaction was to be flattered and excited for Kembe.  He’s doing really . . .

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Wednesdays Child: Tristan

December 29, 2021

Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .

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· Adoption, Fostercare, parenting

Life Lately

December 27, 2021

Obligatory Times Square photo The Whitney at sunset was 😍😍 A lovely day exploring Little Island, Chelsea Market, and the Highline. India’s travel outfit yesterday was fashion goals but also probably could have gotten her access to work with the flight maintenance crew. After a lot of pivoting, stressing, and hand-wringing, we arrived in New York just in time for a Christmas dinner of takeout pizza. This long-planned trip, along with a number of broadway play tickets, was . . .

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· Family, Life Lately, Marriage & Divorce

Friday Finds

December 24, 2021

Eminence Rosehip & Maize Exfoliating Masque  Black Ivana Shoulder Bag Brown & Blue Oversize Plaid Fringe Scarf Green Cactus Night Light Humidifier  Fabulous Food Boards Hardcover Book  Khaki Reversible Sherpa Hooded Puffer Jacket Hand-Carved Serving & Cutting Board  Eminence Monoi Age Corrective Exfoliating Face Cleanser Brown & Black Leopard Magic Touch Screen Gloves Green & Red Bottle Brush Tree Place Card Holder Set  Candle Warmers Black . . .

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THE BEDROOM AS METAPHOR FOR THE NEGLECTED INNER SANCTUARY | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM MAY 2011.

December 23, 2021

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM MAY 2011. A couple weeks ago, I was talking with some other bloggers about our messy bedrooms.  We all had a couple things in common: we all write about our lives on the internet, we are all relative perfectionists, we all keep the front of our homes neat and tidy, and we all have secret shame about the state of our own rooms.  We laughed about the ways we divert people from ever entering our rooms, and confessed our mortification over . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Meet 11-year-old Evan

December 22, 2021

Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .

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· Adoption, Fostercare, parenting

Life Lately

December 20, 2021

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· Family, Life Lately

Friday Finds

December 17, 2021

Ceramic Christmas Tree Set  Goldtone Bell & Jute Rope Garland White & Red Sentimental Embroidered Napkin Set White Spruce Candle - Set of Six Greenwood Botanical Dish Towel - Set of Two Spiral Wreath Greeting Card Holder White & Red Embroidered Loop Stocking  Bottle Brush Trees  Acacia Tree Board & Cheese Knife Set  Blue Forest Serving Bowl Beige & Red Vintage Santa Coir Mat Mercury Glass Christmas Trees  . . .

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ONE NICE THING ABOUT HAVING FOUR KIDS . . . | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM MAY 2011.

December 16, 2021

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM MAY 2011. . . . is that you can call ‘pool party’ and they don’t ask who else is coming. We’re in Palm Springs for the weekend, resting and relaxing (and checking out all the fun family offerings in Palm Springs for a feature I’m working on).  There are a lot of fun things to do here – but for my four, the pool is where it’s at. . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Meet Kierrah, Keilah, Jahmer and Justice

December 13, 2021

Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .

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· Adoption, Fostercare

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