Monthly Archives: September 2011

Headed to Alchemy 2011

September 27, 2011 Posted by Issa under Burning Man
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On Wednesday I’m leaving for Alchemy 2011, but I’ll be back in a week with pictures to share. During that week, this pile of poles… …turns into a huge, awesome dome. I didn’t get pictures of the dome last year but I hope to this year. This past weekend, Joshua, Dylan, and I went to the land where Alchemy is held so Joshua could install some equipment for the event. Dylan enjoyed himself greatly: It’s… Keep Reading

Baby Small-Talk

September 21, 2011 Posted by Issa under Parenting
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I spent 45 minutes in a waiting room with Dylan today, waiting for my doctor’s appointment to get started. I walked out with a prescription that will (I hope) help me be happier. But this story is not that story. This story is about how every single thing that people said to Dylan was amazingly annoying and offensive. When people talk to Dylan in public, I don’t want to get tense every time and communicate… Keep Reading

Around The Wallow

September 19, 2011 Posted by Issa under Animals, Nature
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I’ve got some longer posts coming up soon – promise! I’ve been spending a lot of time enjoying my Tiny Baby and getting ready for Alchemy, so I’m a bit behind on everything else. I’m spending a lot of time outside right now, so last week I took a few minutes to walk around The Wallow and photograph some of the things in my life these days. When I walk out my back door I… Keep Reading

Parenting Through Play at Natural Parents Network

September 13, 2011 Posted by Issa under Parenting
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Welcome to the September Carnival of Natural Parenting: Parenting Through Play This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama. This month our participants have shared how challenging discipline situations can be met with play. Please read to the end to find a list of links to the other carnival participants. *** One of the overarching values that guides my parenting is playfulness.… Keep Reading

Surprise! Baby Lamb!

September 9, 2011 Posted by Issa under Animals
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Just a few days ago, Joshua noticed that our ewe Mary’s udders were a bit bigger than usual. I thought that meant we might have a lamb within the month. Then this morning, surprise! Baby! Keep Reading

Revisiting Gender

September 2, 2011 Posted by Issa under Parenting, Think About It
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Before Dylan was born, I posted a heartfelt look at my thoughts about Gender and My Baby. So far that’s my post with the most comments, so it brought out a lot of thoughts in other people, too. Now that Dylan is actually here, I want to talk about what has changed in my mind and what has stayed the same. The easy part to talk about is the clothes: I had a small panic… Keep Reading