http://rocktowindastringaround.com a condensed version of the life we lead. just add water and stir... Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:17:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en especially if your brother's booty lands on your arm while you try a handstand.  She cried so hard on Wednesday, I was sure it was broken, but she was using it again on Thursday (fairly freely, and by the end of the day she was trying some hanging exercises at ... http://rocktowindastringaround.com/?p=1314 Here's a shot of my crazy little gal, dancing through an empty parking lot on the way to the Metro.  Astrid Meklit loves life!  She was thrilled by our museum choices, our restaurant selections and the shopping we did.  She had a king-sized bed all to herself this week and ... http://rocktowindastringaround.com/?p=1311 From Ethiopian Orphan Relief's blog: Today is World Humanitarin Day.  In it’s second year, World Humanitarian Day will be celebrated across the world, to raise awareness about humanitarian work and honor those who  lost their lives giving of themselves. This day was established by the General Assembly (GA) of ... http://rocktowindastringaround.com/?p=1309 It's been a long time since I rock-n-rolled gave an update about my favorite little gal.  A person this marvelous merits her own post, I think. Astrid Meklit will be four in October.  We have been discussing plans for her birthday party since June (or maybe May?).  It will be a ... http://rocktowindastringaround.com/?p=1306 http://rocktowindastringaround.com/?p=1303 Those would be the wise words of Astrid Meklit, not me.  Still, she hits the nail on the head.  Summer has been screeching forward--my dad's death, Elliott's decision to go to school, Enkutatash, Dead of Winter, art parties, DC trips, baby showers--a lot to do around these parts.  Instead of ... http://rocktowindastringaround.com/?p=1300 http://rocktowindastringaround.com/?p=1297 [caption id="attachment_1292" align="aligncenter" width="199" caption="exhibit a"][/caption] exhibit b and c... http://rocktowindastringaround.com/?p=1291 http://rocktowindastringaround.com/?p=1288 I do a lot of volunteering these days--Enkutatash is just around the corner, so I'm busy with preparations on behalf of ETSS and since becoming vice president of EOR back in January?  Well, let's just say that I've added a lot of hours there too. While I don't receive a regular ... http://rocktowindastringaround.com/?p=1286