Category Archives: Loose Chunks of Debris

When I was a kid I loved to sit in our basement and read about things like breeds of dogs or cats, or the 10 wonders of the ancient world in those child encyclopedias. This year, the book Atlas of … Continue reading →

This week Bennett showed his sense of humor. Sam, his dad, shook a bag of sunflower seeds in front of him and he was startled by the sound, maybe even a little scared. At first. But a moment later, Sam … Continue reading →

There’s an eternal mommy debate about when and whether to let babies CIO (cry it out) in a room alone when trying to get them to sleep. Bennett gets fussy and cries in the evenings. Certain things will soothe the … Continue reading →

The botanical gardens in Phoenix are lovely, and much abloom before it gets too hot here.

This week at a party, Bennett got his first taste of unrestrained dog. Although he lives with two dogs, neither one has dared lick his face because Bennett’s parents have set boundaries for how the dogs can interact with the … Continue reading →

                  Bennett had another milestone this week, a vocal one. He has learned how to scream! I don’t mean a crying scream, I mean a rock-music scream, a Wild Man scream, the … Continue reading →

Well this is in essence a blog about Bennett, but tonight I’m giving his mom Myrrhine a shout out for the incredible juggling act she is doing this semester, between a nonpaying speech internship 3 days a week in a … Continue reading →