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November 4, 2016 By Jodi

The One Thing I Always Wish I'd Brought With Me On Vacation

January 16, 2017 By Jodi 6 Comments

We're having a great time in Spain so far: it's been sunny, warm(ish), and we've spent our days walking, playing, and eating. This is EXACTLY what we came for. But there's one thing I forgot to bring that I'm kicking myself about...

Why You Shouldn't Follow Your Passion

August 17, 2016 By Jodi 11 Comments

Follow your passion. We've all heard it a million times, right? Follow your bliss. Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life. The admonitions to find exciting, deeply fulfilling work--with the implied or else. I don't know where I first heard this, but I do know it was somehow embedded in me from early on. Because of...

On Rape, Consent, and Raising Boys

October 12, 2016 By Jodi 10 Comments

Rape, consent, and sexual assault are hot topics right now, with the recent release of Donald Trump's disgusting comments about women and Brock Turner's release from jail after serving a three-month sentence for sexual assault. It's estimated that one in five women in the US has been the victim or rape or attempted rape, and that nearly to one in two women has experienced sexual...

On Growing Carrots and Children

August 18, 2016 By Jodi Leave a Comment

This is the first year that I've had my own garden. We have enough space on our deck to put in a couple large planter boxes, so I lugged a couple home and filled them with dirt. I wanted to show the kids (and learn for myself) how rewarding it is to grow your own food. I also...

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