Category Archives: family

A healthy dose of fear (and why I quit downhill skiing)

Posted on December 28, 2012 by rglw

It’s official. I am not a downhill skier. After my fourth lesson this past Sunday, I finally decided that downhill skiing is not for me.  I understand the physics of it and I’m physically fit enough to actually do it, … Continue reading →

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On grief and Newtown.

Posted on December 19, 2012 by rglw

While I have not lost a child in tragic and violent circumstances, I have lost someone unexpectedly and suddenly.  And more than sorrow and heartbreak, the grief of Newtown families is palpable to me.  I live in Connecticut, and I … Continue reading →

Posted in blogging, family, health, kids, personal, schools | 1 Comment

Chanukah Christmas cage match

Posted on November 21, 2012 by rglw

An open letter to retailers on the cusp of Christmas shopping season: I know you have been waiting since July to debut your newest and biggest product. I know you held off as long as you could until the very … Continue reading →

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Being thankful (and a little glib)

Posted on November 15, 2012 by rglw

It is already the middle of November. I wanted to write this post right when the month began but we were understandably busy, standing down a storm and preparing for political winds to change.  Here we are, one week away … Continue reading →

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something personal

Posted on November 7, 2012 by rglw

Some days, I’m not thinking sociologically. On grey Wednesdays (like today), I wish it were a sunny Sunday so I could hang with these faces. That is all.

Posted in family, kids, marriage, motherhood, parenthood | 1 Comment

evidence-based rant about parenting and fatherhood

Posted on October 31, 2012 by rglw

One fun aspect of having daughters: the cute clothes they get to wear.  My favorite outfits for the girls have always been Carter’s brand because the prints are completely precious and besides the cute-factor, they are really durable.  Carter’s hardly … Continue reading →

Posted in family, fatherhood, gender equality, kids, marriage, motherhood, parenthood | 5 Comments

a little gratitude for meteorologists

Posted on October 29, 2012 by rglw

It feels like I am the only person on the east coast who is relatively calm about this impending weather event. It’s Sunday evening in the Northeast and if you hadn’t already heard, a hurricane is on its way. For … Continue reading →

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