Other People Matter

“Other People Matter”* By Axie Barclay Last month we discussed romantic relationships, so this month we’re moving on to family. Again, I’m only an expert in my family and my relationships, but this is what has worked well for us. There are all kinds of families and...

On Having It All (Just Not All At Once)

On Having It All (Just Not All At Once) By Axie Barclay I used to hate platitudes. “It’s always something.” “It is what it is.” “It was (or wasn’t) meant to be.” And, my personal favorite, “You never run out of work on a farm.” My grandmother is most notable for...

Life After NaNo…

Life After NaNo… (In the vein of Life After People on The History Channel) By Axie Barclay Day One After NaNo: You feel shocky, and a little disoriented. What happened to November? What am I supposed to do when I sit down at my computer? What’s up with all this extra...
How to Bake Whiskey Cake with a Baby

How to Bake Whiskey Cake with a Baby

How to Bake Whiskey Cake with a Baby By Axie Barclay   I was tempted to just write “I’m NaNo’ing” and put up an under construction sign, but then thought better of it and decided actually writing a post was the grownup thing to do. Man, it’s hell being the adult....