This past week in Illinois I think I spent more time with a baby than I ever have before (not counting when my sister and brother were born). I got to spend lots of time holding, feeding, and burping my nephew (though I draw the line at diapers), and trying not to let his […]
As we crossed from Vermont into Quebec two weeks ago, it was as if we had unexpectedly been transported to Central Illinois. The dense forested mountains were very suddenly replaced with flat, unending fields of corn. The only sign that we were in fact in Canada was the presence of numerous placards in […]
Christ Church Cathedral reflected in the windows of the Place de la Cathédrale office building:
The Montreal skyline at night, seen from the roof of our hotel, Le Cantlie Suites:
Every day we had a really big breakfast. Here’s my friend Candy and me, at Eggspectation, a “resto-cafe-bar”. I had a huge waffle covered with […]
Meghan never let the kitties up on top of the entertainment center, especially on her stereo and turntable, but now that she doesn’t live here any more, Chloe has made it one of her favorite napping spots. (Yes, I am too indulgent.)
Tiny Noah Gregory was born 12 days ago, making me a new aunt. He’s doing very well, despite being premature and not even five pounds!
I have been informed by his mother (my sister) that I am responsible for giving him swimming lessons, when he is old enough for that sort of thing.
For now, though, […]