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The Little Prince

lizzie — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:28:59 +0000

I’m reading this with the boys. My first time. It’s amazing people. So good I almost want to cry sometimes.

Love 2.0

lizzie — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:44:18 +0000

Loved these thoughts on love. May have to get my hands on a copy of the book.

Maurice and Terry and Christoph

lizzie — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 03:37:28 +0000

What can go wrong in a mash-up of Maurice Sendak, Terry Gross, and Christoph Niemann? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Click here to see.

Culture in Kitchens

lizzie — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:25:55 +0000

Just so we’re clear, making your own food and eating together is important. And one of the best things you can do for mind, body, spirit, family.

Fresh Air: “Alone Together” with Sherry Turkle

lizzie — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 01:51:35 +0000

Loved this interview about socializing versus social media. I’m resolved to be less distracted and more present and to teach my kids how to talk to someone face-to-face. Listen here.

The Mama’s Boy Myth

lizzie — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:26:15 +0000

Lots of things to think about in raising boys.

RadioLab: Guts

lizzie — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:27:00 +0000

Who knew you could lower your stress level by eating lots of pro-biotic yogurt? Plus many many more interesting things about guts. I was enthralled. Listen here.

The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan

lizzie — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:19:10 +0000

I feel like I’m a couple of years late to this party, but I’m enthralled with it anyway. Makes me want to go out and shoot a pig so I can make prosciutto. Or maybe just find some free-range eggs with which to make the best omelet ever.

Freakonomics: School of One

lizzie — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:46:49 +0000

The thought that came to my mind as I listened to this podcast about making public education more like Pandora radio: Where can I sign up to volunteer?

So You Think You Can Be a Morning Person?

lizzie — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:21:36 +0000

I read this and took the quiz, and was a little surprised at the result. Check it out. (image from NYTimes.com)