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Part of trying to make a NYT-worthy crossword puzzle is taming the word list that came with the computer program. A crossword puzzle, like any other creative endeavor, should be a reflection of its creator. Some people may be OK … Continue reading →

I still haven’t kicked the habit of writing context-free notes that float around for months, years even. Sometimes I do remember what they’re about, though. Recently I found one that said “Flaming purple star witch or purple louseweed,” and I … Continue reading →

The subtleties of spelling and pronunciation in French can be difficult. For example, it took me a while to realize that “au-dessous” and “au-dessus” are not the same. They are in fact opposite (one means “below” and the other “above”). … Continue reading →

It may sound silly, but I feel more like myself since I started studying French again. Maybe it’s because of that fascination I had for it as a child. It’s something that’s been with me always, and something that I … Continue reading →

As a child, I loved the sound of the French language. I begged my mother to teach me simple French phrases and how to say the alphabet in French (I remember writing the alphabet down like this: ah, bay, say, … Continue reading →

I am sick again. It must be a holiday. (Ha-ha. Almost. Valentine’s is just around the corner.) I have been playing around with Crossword Compiler, a program for constructing and editing crosswords. The ultimate goal is to get a crossword … Continue reading →

My husband bought a ton of books for the kids. Like we don’t have enough books. There are books everywhere. The books are taking over the house. Soon, like in an episode of Hoarders, we will have to give over … Continue reading →

My parents visited us over the weekend. It was great to see them It didn’t feel like Christmas, though. I was hoping that it would somehow, and I had even left the tree up, but the magic wasn’t quite there. … Continue reading →

Yesterday I got my annual mammogram done. Mammograms aren’t fun, but at least they’re fast. I was home within an hour of having left, and that was with at least 30 minutes of drive time. I wish all medical-related visits … Continue reading →

I spent a lot of time over the last two days shuttling back-and-forth between home, doctors’ offices, and pharmacies. Both of the kids tested positive for strep. My husband and I tested negative but were prescribed meds anyway, just to … Continue reading →