Monthly Archives: August 2011

The devastating effects from Hurricane Irene

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Melissa

Follow Us Folks, it was a tough night. I jest. As opposed to folks in New Jersey, on Long Island and along the Eastern Seaboard, besides some high winds, nothing happened except to one little creature in Brooklyn unfortunate enough … Continue reading →

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Quiet before the storm

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Melissa

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Our Hurricane Irene Preparedness Kit and the ‘Before Storm Photo’

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Melissa

Follow Us OK, just to add a little levity to the hurricane situation, I thought it would be prudent to post a few of our supplies. Practical? Perhaps not. But in addition to all of our canned foods, bottled water, … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Hurricane Irene

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Melissa

Follow Us Things have gotten weird as I’ve been galavanting along the East Coast these last two weeks. First, a few days ago there was a 5.9 earthquake. This ain’t nothin’ to someone who has survived a big one, but … Continue reading →

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Conversation with a traveling family #4: Theodora Sutcliffe from Travels With a Nine Year Old

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Melissa

Follow Us “What’s it like to dive an undersea volcano, hang out with hunter-gathering nomads or be surprised by an earthquake while using a squat toilet?” Traveling single mother, Theodora Sutcliffe, asks these questions and more in her blog, Travels … Continue reading →

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Missing my friend, Carlos Alvarez

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Melissa

Follow Us Two years ago my dear friend, Carlos Alvarez, passed away. Since then, he’s invaded my dreams and I swear I’ve seen him innumerable times walking through the streets of New York City. I’ve changed a lot the last … Continue reading →

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Toto, we’re not in New York anymore

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Melissa

Follow Us Here starts the beginning of my trip along the East Coast. A week in Rhode Island, than a couple days camping with another traveling family, then a few days in the Hamptons with friends. Joblessness has its perks, … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of Failure and My Incredible Wealth

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Melissa

Follow Us By most people’s standards, I am a failure. Sure, I went to an Ivy League school, and yes, I have a lovely daughter, but I don’t have a job (although I work at least 11 or 12 hours … Continue reading →

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Public school, homeschooling and unschooling… What the heck does all of it mean?

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Melissa

Follow Us Prison School My daughter is all set to start public school in a few weeks. Set dead against, that is. She’s already fretting about the long hours (read here for how many hours per week she put … Continue reading →