Thought I’d share my book haul from London. Because it is physically impossible for me to travel and not come back with books. And penguin pillows. Apparently. Book links are Book Depository affiliate links. More about that here. I’m aware that that post outlines a blogging schedule, and that today is actually Thursday. Hi. Take note of the title of the first book listed. Anything is Possible, Elizabeth Strout – I’ve been a little obsessed since I read my My…
I kinda hate talking on the phone. But I have this one friend who I’d like see every day, and we actually phone each other, on actual phones, something like once a month. My Lobsister Emma deserves her own post (*waves*), but for now I shall use our recent conversation as a prologue, if you will, to today’s post. Emma: So, what are you guys up to just now? Me: Oh, just looking forward to the Twin Peaks UK Fest…
One of my/our favorite days of THE TRIP was visiting the butterflies and penguins (and other creatures) at Long Island Aquarium. Neil and I went years ago and we’d been looking forward to taking Isla (even before she was Isla). I honestly don’t know who was more excited. Here are some photos from our day there. With a caption contest for the last one! And the priceless moment we actually paid 20 bucks for: Yes, that is…
‘Isla, do you like America?’ ‘I love it.’ ‘Mumma used to live here.’ ‘Where? In the toilet?’ We were in the bathroom. Although, she can be sarcastic, too. Not her fault. And I should say Isla and Neil were in the bathroom. I can’t even fit myself in most accessible stalls, let alone go with my kid, so Neil was on bathroom trips while we were in NY. They were in the bathroom and I was enjoying an iced cinnamon…
The first thing we thought about when planning THE TRIP was finding a wheelchair-accessible place to stay on Long Island. I love my Mom, but having three extra people in her house would not be a clever thing to do. We thought about renting a room in a house, but couldn’t find a place accessible for me that was also kid-friendly. Now. I like staying in hotels. I especially like staying in hotels rooms with bathrooms I can take a…
