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Podcast: Best of Both Worlds

Podcast: Best Laid Plans

Parenting

What the [bleep] is for dinner . . .

ONE. WEEK. LEFT. OF. SCHOOL. Next year we will end in May, unless there are a bunch of hurricane days. I think I will like that, because this little ‘one dangling week in June’ thing feels superfluous. It’s also a rough combination of final…

May 31, 2026
life

Random Saturday Thoughts

I watched 2 more episodes of Euphoria yesterday. Season 3 has been my least favorite season but I feel compelled to see the series through. Two more episodes! I was struck by how (thankfully) I don’t really get the urge to double-device anymore (ie,…

May 30, 2026
Reading

5 on a Friday: Music, Books & More Edition

1- Noah Kahan, where you been all my life? I am extremely late to this particular music party, but after hearing about his latest album on NPR All Songs I realized two things: a) I need his music in my life and b) I…

May 29, 2026
life

What Goes Up (?)

We had a lovely Memorial Day (the vegan strawberry shortcake was a hit) with Josh’s dad plus sister + fam. And then I guess I had a . . . comedown of sorts. I feel like May ALWAYS does this to me. It looks…

May 28, 2026
Travel

Miraval Berkshires: Review & Points/Miles Discussion

First, I have to discuss that this trip was mostly taken using credit card points! I think I got the idea from this podcast ep: Travel Mom Squad #147: Staying at the Miraval Arizona All-Inclusive Wellness Resort on Points. NOTE ON SHARING PRICES IN…

May 26, 2026
Best Laid Plans

Ep #304: Plan Your Summer with Me!

In today’s episode, I share step-by-step how I think through planning my summer (including some of my real-life plans and goals for this sseason!). You can use this episode as your own summer planning guide by pausing it and answering the question for yourself!…

May 25, 2026
life Travel Weekend

Made it!

Back in the Berkshires for the second time in 2 months — who AM I? I have no good pictures, so you just get the 3 mediocre ones below. Administrative note: I suspect I will stay offline for the most part until Monday, so…

May 22, 2026
life

46 (!)

When I started this li’l blogging project 22 years ago I probably did not anticipate writing about my 46th birthday . . . but here we are! Thus far, 46 feels better than I probably would have imagined from the 24 year old vantage…

May 20, 2026
Fitness life

Life, Fitness, PENS

The news is so sad — another heartbreaking shooting. I am so sad that people will not feel safe going to their places of worship. Heartbreaking and I don’t have solutions, but also just wanted to acknowledge the sadness this morning. There is no…

May 19, 2026