Levi Turned Five

by Michelle Lasley | Feb 11, 2012 | Blogging Before SEO, Family

Today, Levi had his fifth birthday party. Yesterday, it was really his birthday. Although, all day yesterday, Levi declared that he would not turn five until his party. And, today was his party. I planned, since last year, to have a place-based party. That is, a place...

Commuting in 2012

by Michelle Lasley | Jan 3, 2012 | Blogging Before SEO, Family, The Green Life

You may recall I’ve had a varied commute in all the years I’ve lived here, in Portland. 2012 marks the start of the 9th year I’ve lived here. Nine years. It’s a little surprising that I am working towards being here for an entire decade. While...

Nickle & Dimed

by Michelle Lasley | Aug 13, 2011 | Blogging Before SEO, Family, Parenting

I read it shortly after it came out, on recommendation from my lifelong teacher friend. Personal experience confirmed and has confirmed Barbara Ehrenreich’s reporting in Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America. When I participated in Project Closeup in...

Potty Training at 35,000 Feet

by Michelle Lasley | May 10, 2011 | Family, Parenting

We went on vacation in March, you may recall. (Michigan Vacation 2011) Our son, Levi, is four years old. He started potty training at 2 years old with his first day care experience. Now, at nearly 4 and a half years, I feel confident that we can celebrate Levi being...

The Simple Life

by Michelle Lasley | May 8, 2011 | Blogging Before SEO, Family, Parenting, The Green Life

I should probably say the simple-ish life. My husband commented tonight how much he appreciates our modest lifestyle. I absolutely agree. Where we are not modest: we own three cars, we have two computers, we own a digital camera, we eat out monthly, we like to buy...