Prime Numbers
We are members of Amazon Prime. Why did we decide to help make Jeff Bezos richer? He makes our lives[…]
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Author: DotE
Dad on the Edge enjoys piña coladas and getting caught in the rain - but he always carries an umbrella in his day pack. He also has snacks for the kids and an extra layer for MotE (she always feels cold; yes, we've checked her thyroid).
What To Do When Your Mojo Runs Low
This past week was a little rough, as the reality of not seeing older family members with chronic health conditions[…]
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SOS: Salvaging Our Summer
Among the many disappointments we encountered this summer – physical separation from loved ones, loss of communal activities – was[…]
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I Will Survive (COVID)
When I heard about Wuhan, I was petrified Started stress eating, skipped my shopping, never went outside But then I[…]
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From Trash To Treasure…To Trash Again
A few weeks back, our area was scheduled to have the first of a twice yearly bulky trash day, where[…]
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Serenity Now: Solitude During Enforced Togetherness
You know that weird guy at the holiday party who insists on wearing earplugs? I’m that guy. I appreciate silence.[…]
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Anatomy of a Great Day
Earlier in the week I felt a bit blah – aimless, untethered from routine, and not particularly motivated to tackle[…]
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The COVID Commandments
Nearly a year ago, as a special treat, we purchased tickets to see the musical Hamilton as a family. When[…]
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Pass Your Day With Polymer Clay
Our kids were born two years apart, meaning that for several years the little guy took a nap while his[…]
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Becoming A Self-Control Freak
Pathology in medicine refers to an unhealthy state. Pathology with utility implies that if you place a person with dysfunctional[…]
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