Zoë has taken to referring to herself in the third person. "Zo Zo wants a drink." "Zo Zo went potty." "Zo Zo had a good day." And the list of third person reference goes on and on. The first time she did it, I did a double take. It certainly surprised me. When I asked … Continue reading The Art of The Third Person
Author: Dawn Kasal-Finley
What Work/Life Balance, Not Allowed?
This op-ed in the NY Times caused quite a bit of stir last week. I was surprised to not read/hear more about it in my own internet circles, but I didn't. Part of that might be that I work in Academia and work is already pretty flexible--much more so than for those in traditional occupations. … Continue reading What Work/Life Balance, Not Allowed?
New York, Thanks For An Amazing First Time
I'm still on a bit of a high from my trip to New York. It could be from the residual sugar in my system after a Sunday morning trip to the Doughnut Plant and the amazing Coconut Glazed/Coconut Cream doughnut I ate inhaled. And let me just add that lavendar + doughnut is also heavenly. … Continue reading New York, Thanks For An Amazing First Time
Honesty Is Cute On A 5-Year-Old
I was gone for 4 days in NYC on business. I missed my kiddos and they missed me. It was so cute when we skyped (when did that become a verb?) on Saturday morning and Noah wanted a hug. Oh how I love him and his sister. I got home last night and of course … Continue reading Honesty Is Cute On A 5-Year-Old
A Father
Today we celebrate fathers. I have a great dad and he is so much of the reason that I am who I am today. As I watch Noah and Zoë with their dad, my amazing husband, I know they are as lucky as I am to have a great dad. A Father's influence is powerful. … Continue reading A Father
