I'm laying in bed listening to the thunder roll through and trying to maintain enough personal space between myself and my daughter and my dog, both of whom are scared of storms and snuggle up right close to me whenever there is thunder. I used to love sleeping during thunderstorms, but at least for the … Continue reading May 29: storms and snuggles
Author: Robyn Madson
May 28: It’s hot
Today hit 100 degrees. It was the hottest Memorial Day ever for the Twin Cities. Like 6 weeks ago we had a real blizzard, now it's 100 degrees. I hate the heat. I was getting pretty sick of the snow, but I don't mind cool weather. I'm especially worried because most of the schools, including … Continue reading May 28: It’s hot
May 27: Getting back to good
Tonight, Dak asked Annika what the most fun part of the day was. She had a pretty full day: playing with friends, playing in a new tiny pool with her Playmobils, watching videos, and reading. However, she said the most fun part of the day was picking out the colors for the flower mosaic I … Continue reading May 27: Getting back to good
May 26: so much sadness in the world
The news feels increasingly bleak lately - kids torn away from their families then lost, potentially trafficked. Twisted scandals in Washington DC. An electoral system we may no longer be able to trust. Violence in schools and homes. Foreign policy blunders all over. Unarmed, nonviolent immigrants and protesters being shot in the head. Everything feels … Continue reading May 26: so much sadness in the world
May 25: more gun violence in schools
Today a science teacher in an Indiana middle school averted a potential mass shooting situation when a 7th grader came back to class with two handguns. Apparently he nailed the kid in the head with a basketball, then tackled him. The teacher was shot three times, but appears to be in good condition. I haven't … Continue reading May 25: more gun violence in schools
May 24: rain storms and procrastination
I really like rainstorms, especially after a hot, sticky day like today. They cool everything down and even the plants are excited by the water. It's been tough lately, though, since Annika and Perry the dog have decided they are scared to death of thunder and lightning.so instead of relaxing and taking in the storm, … Continue reading May 24: rain storms and procrastination
May 23: Last Day of School
Today was the last day of school for Forest Lake. Tomorrow is graduation. We (they?) started school in early August to make room for construction, and today, they get to be done. I have watched the school news and town news through social media posts from friends still living and teaching there, and I know … Continue reading May 23: Last Day of School
May 22: Lyrics twitter in my head
I was perusing Twitter and found a thread where someone asked what the best Paul Simon lyrics are of all time. There were so many great lines! It got me thinking about my own favorite lyrics, even though I can't remember all of them right at the moment because so many just sit back in … Continue reading May 22: Lyrics twitter in my head
May 21: Mondays.
It was a real life Monday today. Like, full-on, oversleeping, forgetting things, can't remember what I'm supposed to be doing, give up and crash at 6:30 pm type of Monday. It was an OMG I can't get anything quite right but it'll have to do type of Monday. A two-minutes-behind-everything Monday. A feel bad about … Continue reading May 21: Mondays.
May 20: Sunday night blues
Today was too nice. It was the perfect temperature for doing anything. I went to Art-A-Whirl for a ladies day out, we grilled shrimp and ate outside, I cleaned up one of the small gardens, and did some chores. I'm tuckered out, but I don't want to go to sleep because I don't want to … Continue reading May 20: Sunday night blues
Adventures in Distraction 