Description: 3.5 inches tall, red all-in-one suits, blue Estelle Getty hair, names on outfit. Identifying Characteristics: permanent tangled hair due to washing machine incident Last Seen: October 31, 2011 at envelope at post office in San Francisco (following a non-stop party with Lizz from Am I a Funny Girl?) En Route To: Mike of The […]
Thing 1 & Thing 2's Excellent Adventure
Thing 1 & Thing 2's Excellent Adventure: Stop 5=Georgia
Stop 5: Georgia Host: Lara Moletierre Distance Logged Since Calgary: 5570 kms/3461 miles Next Stop: California After their stop in Joplin, Missouri, where Thing 1 and Thing 2 saw the devastation and reconstruction after the Joplin tornado in May, these two Seuss icons made their way to Georgia. They were hosted by the fabulous Lara […]
Thing 1 & Thing 2's Excellent Adventure: Stop 4 = Joplin, Missouri
Stop 4: Joplin, Missouri Host: Amy Stevens Distance Logged Since Calgary: 4389 kms/2727 miles Next Stop: Atlanta, Georgia Fresh off their stop in Maryland and a trip to the National Zoo, Thing 1 and Thing 2 headed to Missouri, where they got a bit political this week. I’m delighted that Amy Stevens, who blogs at […]
Thing 1 & Thing 2's Excellent Adventure: Stop 3 = Maryland
Stop 2: Jefferson, Maryland Host: Thoughtsy Distance Logged Since Calgary: 4056 kms/2520 miles Next Stop: Joplin, Missouri After their adventures zip-lining in West Virginia, Thing 1 and Thing 2 headed northeast to Maryland (spot the Canadian whose US geography is improving). I’m delighted that Thoughtsy hosted my two stuffies. Thoughtsy is an entertaining and intelligent […]
Thing 1 & Thing 2's Excellent Adventure: Stop 2 = West Virginia!
Stop 2: Minden, West Virginia Host: Kathy B. Owen Distance Logged Since Calgary: 3565 kms/2216 miles Next Stop: Jefferson, Maryland Fresh off their adventures in Tennessee, Thing 1 & Thing 2 traveled to Minden, West Virginia where they were entertained by Kathy Owen and her family while they went on holiday. Kathy is a mystery […]
Thing 1 & Thing 2's Excellent Adventure: Stop 1=Tennessee!
Earlier in July, Thing 1 & Thing 2 had the first stop in their around the world adventure. They were hosted by the generous and hilarious Jessica Buttram, who writes beautifully at Meet the Buttrams. The things went by airmail in a padded envelope from Calgary, Alberta to Knoxville, Tennessee (2922 kms/1816 miles). If you’re […]
5 Tips for Traveling with Children
In December 2009, prior to leaving on a trip to Arizona with our then five-year-old twins, I posted this piece. Now that it’s summer and many families are embarking on long flights or longer drives, I thought I’d post the piece again. If you’re looking for new content, check out Vivian’s “meen” notes to her […]
Thing 1 & Thing 2's Excellent Adventure
Today, I have an announcement. But in the tradition of the Academy Awards and long drum rolls, I’m going to delay making it. First, some history. THING 1 & THING 2: THE TIMELINE 2004: I’m pregnant with twins. My husband and I refer to our unborn babes as Alpha and Omega, Leftie and Rightie, and […]