Monthly Archives: July 2006

We’re going to camp!

Yes, the Bookworm Family is going to camp. Do not misunderstand.

Parenting tip: heatwave survival strategy

On the first really hot day, invite your dad to go out for ice cream along with yourself and the kids. Have a really good time.

True colors

Veronica tagged me for this hilarious meme. And she was right to tag me because I am such a poser.

And speaking of foreign countries,

I sure felt like I was in one today.
Ever since I got a new bike last May I’ve been feeling really, you know, buff. Because I ride it to the Dairy Queen instead of driving there. Also?

I was hoping for Paris, but

Amsterdam’s even better! I mean, dude, you remember what John Travolta said about Amsterdam in Pulp Fiction, right? Not to mention my Pieter Bruegel thing.

Handle with care

I received the joyful news that an ILL book I’d ordered so long ago that I almost forgot about it had finally arrived. It was Kate’s recommendation: The Sacrifice, by Adele Wiseman.

. . . can’t live without ‘em!

My husband Steve is the dearest, sweetest, funniest, person I’ve ever met. He is loving and supportive and considerate in every way, not to mention easy on the eyes!