The following piece was originally written and posted 10/5/10 on my blog atwww.dimland.com. This past Sunday afternoon was one of those glorious fall afternoons which I wish I could save to enjoy on a mid-winter day. Clear blue sky, cool… Read More ›
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Cold War Navy Wife – Part Two
I shared some of my adventures as a Navy wife during the Cold War recently on the blog. One thing about being the wife of a submarine officer is that you were out of contact with your husband for months. No… Read More ›
Keeping Kids Curious
Last week I wrote this post about a conversation I overhead in the grocery store, where a knowledge-hungry girl was ignored by her preoccupied father. My oldest son Richard visited that weekend, and I told him the story and showed… Read More ›
…and sometimes you find yourself in a room with a chocolate penis and your daughters
Before I had children I thought the best part of being a mom would be the cuddling and love. The road trips with the children happily singing in the back seat. The constant chorus of “Oh you are the best… Read More ›
Native Americans, and Parental Failure
I used to live in Wisconsin, which is a beautiful and friendly state. I was pregnant with my second child, and my friend, also pregnant with her second, made plans with me to visit the local Native American Museum. Sadly,… Read More ›
Two Different Girls 