Over the holidays I advised a friend that keeping a blog could help reduce the frustration with how shitty and out of control everything feels sometimes when parenting little kids. A blog offers a way to see the good things more clearly, as you look back. And has three mandatory qualities for parents looking for a creative outlet. Its infinitely flexible, silent, and free.

Over the holidays an older friend advised me that its good to catalog and review happy places. I think these messages are nearly the same message.

Over the holidays my daughter and I identified Target as one of our happy places.