Archive - Folded Sunset

The middle distance

I got a new pair of glasses recently, and it had been so long since my last new prescription that it took me several weeks to get used to them. A new…

Jul 25, 2023 •

May 2023

In which I refuse to make excuses for being busy.

May 12, 2023 •

February 2022

Obligatory New Year Goals Post

Because it's what one does.

Feb 1, 2022 •

May 2021

How to talk about universal preschool

An interview with Mary King from the successful campaign, Preschool for All in Multnomah Co, OR.

May 22, 2021 •

Biden’s American Families Plan

I came in like a wrecking ball—of progressive social plans

May 4, 2021 •

April 2021

I’m judging your parenting

But I’m probably being a harsher judge of my own behavior, so we all lose.

Apr 24, 2021 •

Childcare is a systemic problem.

But so is giving a shit about teachers.

Apr 9, 2021 •

March 2021

Breastfeeding, pumping, and formula (oh my)

The one where I use the word "breast" so much you may stop feeling uncomfortable about it.

Mar 10, 2021 •

February 2021

Childcare disruptions

Feb 25, 2021 •

Potty Training Statistics

An unscientific recounting of how our week has gone + some thoughts

Feb 13, 2021 •

We tell parents of young children to slow down

And I’m not buying it

Feb 6, 2021 •

January 2021

It's gonna be crappy.

Jan 24, 2021 •

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