who we are

Me: Mostly a mom - but also a choreographer, music-lover, reader, dreamer, small-business owner, volunteer, Jackson-5 obsessed tea-drinker who wishes she was more organized, but has basically given up on that.  She also writes most of this blog.

Rico: Crazy-amazing dad, small business owner, college professor, who sometimes ate sweet potato chips in bed and argued with his wife about who the best Beatle is. He was always ready for a good adventure or a big cup of coffee. He died in 2021 from glioblastoma. He's always in our hearts.

Punk: Batman-loving, art obsessed, theater kid who grew up to be an art-obsessed theater and art teacher. He's a sarcastic goofball who wears his heart on his sleeve, has seen every episode of almost every 90's sitcom. And between you and I should be a clear nominee for teacher of the year.

Kooka: Guitar playing, ballerina, singer, artsy, actress who grew up to be a book-aholic grad school student on her way to being the first doctor in our family. Currently in Baltimore, but can always be cajoled to come home for a week of family dinners and game nights.

Tiny: Smart and sarcastic animal lover, who relishes her role as the youngest. She loves her dogs more than candy, raises monarchs, catches toads, cleans the fishbowl, hand-feeds turtles, owns an axolotl, but will not go near an aphid - don't even ask.

Art creds: Noah