Since March 13, Tess has gone almost nowhere. She's been on total pandemic lockdown. Except there's one place she's been going, in person, fairly regularly.
Read More#307: The Place to Be
Tess seems to have figured out one of the secrets of getting through this pandemic. Let's check in with her.
Read More#306: The Reservoir
At Thanksgiving time, I feel like the world's divided into two--you either watch football or you don't. And in case you're looking for something to watch other than the big game, I got something for ya.
Read More#305: Choppin Broccolay
Our kitchen's where we spend about 90 percent of our waking hours. It's Tess's fave place for sure. What exactly is our girl doing there, when she's not eating?
Read More#304: Oddly Satisfying
Another week and Tess has just celebrated another birthday. She parties in style.
Read More#303: Sorry, I Have to Ask
A fire with some friends warms our bones. And our hearts. And then we have a rather complicated phone call.
Read More#302: Halloween Is Cancelled
We've finally figured out an annual Halloween activity that works great for Tess. When it's cancelled this year, what can we do instead?
Read More#301: The Questions Never End
If you don't have answers for a really long time, you come with questions. And those questions multiply as the years go by.
Read More#300: Chicago, in Your Living Room
We shoulda been in the Windy City this week. And we weren't. But we did go to a place that made a difference and moved the needle.
Read More#299: The Square Package
One thing happened this week that boosted my mood and helped me immensely. And it began with a square package.
Read More#298: Old Man Sounds
This week we're walking up steps, counting days, giving ourselves a break. And I'm making old man sounds.
Read More#297: Baba Ganoush
Let's get real. Let's talk eggplant. And also about ways that I can feel better in my head.
Read More#296: All the Cool Kids Are Doing It
Tess succumbs to peer pressure. In the best possible way.
Read More#295: The Return
Travel. It's on hold, pretty much. But today Tess took one of her longest rides in months.
Read More#294: The Circle of Awesomeness
Less than a week to go, folks. School opens soon. But first I’ve got something to say.
Read More#293: Almost Back to School
Summer ends, eventually. Right?
Read More#292: It's On
A brief getaway. A seaside watering hole. And a text message that totally rocks.
Read More#291: Named
If you're a stranger, say in a grocery store, and you meet Tess and me, I can already tell you how it's probably gonna go.
Read More#290: Shield
Tess has autism. Which means she's highly sensitive to sensory stuff. She doesn't like things touching her face. Things like, oh I don't know--masks.
Read More#289: Play Ball
Taking a giant step forward. In Tess telling us stuff.
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