As many of you have probably noticed, I'm mainly posting over on Twitter these days. I've also removed people from my Twitter list who don't post (on the assumption that they're not reading either). So if anyone on Twitter is not posting but still reads all the time, let me know.

As some of you know, I am singing in a choir called The Waltham Abbey Singers. We are singing Robert Parsons' First Service (think Anglican mass) on Sunday November 16 at 7:30 at St. Clement's Episcopal Church (901 Portland Ave. St. Paul).

It's free, and whatever you think of Anglicans, their music is beautiful. You should come.

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Why do people assume that children only play with members of the same sex? I just ran into someone who was apologizing to a neighbor because "We only have girls," and they couldn't set up a playdate with a boy who was close in age. The kids are five years old!

kalikanzera Just posted something mentioning overthinking, and, well, it made me think ( Read more... )

Underwater Adventures is a really cool aquarium. We love going through the huge clear tubes and watching the fish swim overhead ( Read more... )

My Personality

Neuroticism

4
Extraversion

27
Openness to Experience

38
Agreeableness

15
Conscientiousness

35
You are a calm person who is considered almost fearless by some, however you do not experience strong, irresistible cravings and consequently do not find yourself tempted to overindulge. You lead a leisurely and relaxed life. You would prefer to sit ( Read more... )

These days almost everyone knows someone who homeschools, and most people don't bat an eye when I mention that we're homeschooling. Not very long ago, though, many people felt compelled to give unsolicited advice when I mentioned homeschooling. And the most common piece of advice was "It's a bad idea; the children will not be socialized." I'm ( Read more... )

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