Kirsetin Morello

Hitting the Pause Button…on Blogging. Thanks, Blissdom.

Kirsetin — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:29:23 +0000

Happening around here this week… My son has been driving me around, from Target to Costco and beyond, practicing with his permit. My other son is away at a sleepover camp, and I heard he’s already downed 7 blue slushies. My littlest boy tried out for a soccer team for the first time ever. Even [...]

Tired of Intolerance? How Giving a Book Can Help:

Kirsetin — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 02:27:08 +0000

“A book is the most effective weapon against intolerance and ignorance.” - Lyndon Baines Johnson Some of my favorite things: laughing with good friends; a thought-provoking book; travelling with my family; a cold glass of dark beer; the sound of waves crashing on the shore; peace, quiet, and a fireplace; a glass of red wine; [...]

Can Travel Change the World?

Kirsetin — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:52:09 +0000

When I think about where to travel next, I think of this quote by Susan Sontag: “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” I’m smiling now, just reading her words. Here are a few protests I hear against travel: It’s too expensive. It’s too difficult to plan. I don’t have anyone to watch [...]

Welcome Home from the Caribbean (Or How to Rescue Abandoned Baby Birds)

Kirsetin — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:58:31 +0000

I’m interrupting the Wise Words series for this breaking news… If, early on a Monday morning, you walk outside and hear the sweet sound of new baby birds chirping, it will make you smile. “The world is good,” you will think. If later that Monday afternoon those baby birds are still chirping, but now sounding [...]

My Top 6 Reasons to Travel With Kids

Kirsetin — Wed, 09 May 2012 06:00:00 +0000

Last month wrote about travel, and I’ve spent an inordinate amount of time lately planning travel. As such, I thought I’d post an update of an old popular post: My Top 6 Reasons to Travel With Kids: Traveling with children is almost never easy and, needless to say, is an entirely different experience from traveling without them. [...]

How Travel Affects Whether We Wear Lipstick to the Bus Stop

Kirsetin — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:17:27 +0000

You read the “Why I’m Not A Dirty Mom” blog post, right? If some way, somehow, you missed it, well, there’s the link. In it, the writer explains why she prefers to look her best, whether she’s headed out for dinner or driving to the pre-school drop off line. I watched the ensuing uproar with [...]

Living With Intention

Kirsetin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:35:43 +0000

It started when my son began Kindergarten. “Just wait,” people said. “Wait until he gets to high school. You won’t believe how fast the time flies.” “Enjoy them,” said the older ladies in the supermarket, as my toddler screamed and wiggled in the seat strap and my baby struggled to be seen in the cart, [...]

Underoos and Life Perspective

Kirsetin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:18:05 +0000

When I was in the 7th grade and just barely out of Underoos, it felt like everyone at school knew I still had Wonder Woman panties scrunched up in the back of my dresser drawer. My 7-12 middle/high school in Virginia graduated a mere 27 seniors that year. For a budding teen, the biggest implication [...]

It really isn’t all about us

Kirsetin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:36:49 +0000

“Travel makes one modest, you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” -Gustave Flaubert Ah, so true. This Wednesday, I’ll be posting my thoughts about Flaubert’s quote for the Wise Words series. I’d love to hear what you think of Flaubert’s wisdom. Stop back to comment or to link up to a [...]

4 Tips for Traveling with Children

Kirsetin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:18:43 +0000

Have you flown with your children? Driven 12 hours packed into a car between blankies and luggage and snacks? Have you slept in a small hotel room, with a toddler wedged in-between you and your spouse, and a baby sleeping (or not) in the crib a few inches away? I have. And I laughed out [...]