Y'all, March did not go like I hoped. I had intended to send out a newsletter last week and do a blog post, but here we are. In the last days of the month as March continues to make up its mind as to whether or not it’s going to let spring arrive. I, for … Continue reading Y’all March Did Not Go Like I Hoped
Tag: Swiss Family Carlson
I was on the #AmWriting Podcast
You. Guys. I was on a podcast. Not just any podcast, but a podcast I've been listening to since I first decided I wanted to take this whole "writing thing" seriously. The #AmWriting Podcast with KJ Dell'Antonia, Jessica Lahey, and Sarina Bowen. The hosts are successful writers in their own right in different genres of … Continue reading I was on the #AmWriting Podcast
SFC Trip to Banff, Part 2
In my last post I told you all about fishing and hiking around Lake Louise. It was beautiful. Now I'm going to introduce you to Johnston Canyon and the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. After the big hike at Lake Louise we (I) wanted something a little flatter (for my knee). Barbara and I bent over … Continue reading SFC Trip to Banff, Part 2
The Swiss Family Carlson go to Banff!!
Just when you thought our travels were over, we went off to Banff, the onomatopoeiadic capital of Canada. It's the sound an exclamation mark should make. It's also one of the most beautiful places in the world. The trip got all planned when I was on a Skype call with my friend Barbara. As you … Continue reading The Swiss Family Carlson go to Banff!!
Moving back, an update
Less than 2 months left. 7 weeks and 1 days. I still feel I am in the middle of the river Denial. But the boat I am on is quickly heading towards the shoreline. In 50 days. Switzerland has been magical. Last week I went with friends to France just to sample cheese. My favorite … Continue reading Moving back, an update
The Swiss Family Carlson Hurl Themselves Down a Mountain – Part 1
Skiing. It's the one thing that everyone says we should do. Followed by "It's the Alps, for God's sake!" So, even though we come from the flat lands of the Midwest and have gone downhill skiing a combined total of 3 times in our entire lives, Mark and I did it. We went skiing. IN … Continue reading The Swiss Family Carlson Hurl Themselves Down a Mountain – Part 1
4 Months Left
I've been trying to write this post for almost 2 weeks now. It's been hard. I don't know why, but I slip into a navel-gazing monologue of maudlin philosophy. It's boring for me, too. So, this is what I've got on reflecting about our last 4 months in Switzerland. Time is ticking. Only 4 months … Continue reading 4 Months Left
NaNoWriMo
I wasn't much of a writer in high school. I did my English essays adequately. I daydreamed out stories in my head. And it is true that my senior year Chem grade was saved by my essay on Louis Pasteur. But I was going to be a veterinarian so I didn't really focus to much … Continue reading NaNoWriMo
The SFC Men Go Military
A guest post from Mark! For Mother's Day I requested the gift of .... a weekend alone. I just wanted time to myself and weekend where I could have some peace and quiet and time for myself. As part of my gift, Mark took the boys on an overnight adventure to see the more military … Continue reading The SFC Men Go Military
An update on the Summer Screen Rules
Well, we are a week into summer vacation here in the SFC household. As you may remember I posted about the Summer Screen Rules here and I thought I'd give an update. It's actually working!!! Firstly, it helps that E is goal driven and the rules are clear. If this is what it takes to … Continue reading An update on the Summer Screen Rules