Territorial Bloggings

Well, my two week break is over. Tomorrow, it’s back to work (for me), school (für die Kinder), & the mud room (for Holly).
Several times during the past two weeks, I felt almost guilty, like I wasn’t getting done what I should. At those times, I tried to remind myself of why I took the [...]

I always expect that I’ll get more done when I get some time off. And I never — never — actually do it.
I generally am a creature of habit, and a willing participant in the regular daily routine. I really do take comfort in the predictability of a “normal routine,” even when I fixate on [...]