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I had been looking forward to the Hideout Block Party all summer. Neko Case, the New Pornographers, Tim Fite, Robbie Fulks, Rhymefest, all in a family-friendly street fest atmosphere? There is no downside. And it actually ended up being just as good as I had anticipated. Especially since the Cubs clinched the division before we [...]

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My photo mojo has been MIA for a bit now, but I think I’m starting to get it back. It helps to have a painfully adorable subject, though, as well. See more best shots here.

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Dorrie was a little freaked out by my 11.5 week ultrasound. I hadn’t realized it would be scary for her, so I didn’t think to prep her at all. Then when we went into a tiny dark room and I climbed up on a table and a stranger started messing with my stomach, [...]

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My husband got his dream toy (and birthday/anniversary present) yesterday, and Dorrie loves and adores it beyond all reason. I’m a tad scared, though not so much that I can’t appreciate the joy emanating from the two of them.