this was long overdue

The last time Arthur had a serious injury he was 8 years old and he broke his leg skiing. 26 years later, again while skiing, he broke his thumb. He'll have to have surgery and get a pin in his hand. My poor boy.

for mother's day

For Mother's Day we spent a perfect spring morning planting our raspberry and tomato plants.

Astrid likes the idea of earthworms in books, just not in real life.

Astrid giving her raspberry plant a hug.