Sam DarlingApr 19, 20204 minGirls of physicsThere were certain points in my education when my natural interest in science fiction veered into interest in actual science. There were...
Sam DarlingJan 16, 20202 minChicken hatI know it’s early days with my kids being only seven and (nearly) thirteen but so far my girls are confident and I’m proud of that. I...
Sam DarlingDec 6, 20194 minDecember bluesIt’s December. The month when I grit my teeth and mumble “keep it simple” like it’s a verbal fence uttered to prevent me getting...
Sam DarlingApr 22, 20194 minMomChoir & finding your soulmateI’ve been fortunate enough to have a partner who supports my creative endeavors and does everything he can to allow me space and time to...
Sam DarlingMay 19, 20183 minAmerican bullyI was listening to a political discussion and there was a hypothetical question posed of why so many bullies and aggressive men seem to...
Sam DarlingMay 17, 20181 minBody positiveSo I’m leaving dance class and an older woman of a certain plush size says to me: “I wanted to quit when I started but I saw how amazing...
Sam DarlingDec 30, 20176 minA post about my kids but also science and society[The almost-11 stops her drawing and comes over to me to ask a question.] Mom, can I ask you something? Sure I saw a thing on a a...
Sam DarlingDec 6, 20173 minOn indigenous peopleSince I’m a newcomer to places like New Zealand, Australia, and Canada, I don’t harbor much of the shame of the colonialist past that...
Sam DarlingJul 19, 20174 minAnti-Asian racismIt’s this weird thing that my thoroughly continental childhood had a slight Asian flavor to it, although it’s not something I generally...
Sam DarlingJan 24, 20173 minSecrets of Southampton Part 2I’ve told you secrets of the ultra wealthy in Southampton in a previous post. I had many experiences with what we now all call The One...
Sam DarlingDec 12, 20162 minEven shoes are politicalMy eldest has some atypical brain things that make her hilarious and challenging. She’s probably going to be like a friend of mine who...
Sam DarlingNov 20, 20163 minZen and the art of laundryChoices by the fascist regime now in charge of the USA have me leaning on my coping mechanisms more than usual. I’m refilling on too many...
Sam DarlingJun 23, 20162 minMuseLet’s talk about the muse and how they function in the life of the artist. We all have influences that kick our artistic butts into gear....
Sam DarlingApr 17, 20162 minMy sister the braveIn every family there is a person that holds the center; around whose gravitational pull the other family members orbit. We refer to them...
Sam DarlingMar 14, 20161 minMaria looking 60s glamI do enjoy pulling the celebrity-style vintage photos from my family vault to share with you guys. These are from a photo shoot my mother...
Sam DarlingMar 14, 20161 minThe weight of personal historyThe trouble with having such a deep knowledge of my family history is I find I must bite my tongue when my kids speak casually of their...
Sam DarlingJan 27, 20162 minFamily rumors and famous wineIt’s Holocaust Remembrance Day. You’ll recall I had a grandmother who escaped a concentration camp. In my historical digging I’ve learned...
Sam DarlingNov 5, 20151 minHelene on the radio in 1959I had a fair number of technical difficulties with this entry as the reel-to-reel from 1959 was damaged. You’ll hear some interference...
Sam DarlingNov 2, 20153 minMy life as a weirdoChoir music is designed for the masses. The usual SATB music is chosen to fit a typical vocal range and allow for a blend of nice voices...
Sam DarlingOct 21, 20151 minBeach vacation 1940s FrancePalavas-les-Flots is a French seaside resort south of Montpelier. My mother, along with her mother and new stepfather, spent a summer...