Molly Blaauw Gillis47-ishI really loved the sound of 47, my two favorite numbers side by side, together. So much so, that I remember being excited for my birthday…Jul 7, 20221Jul 7, 20221
Molly Blaauw GillisMomentous simplicityNearly everyday, I find a selfie of my eight-year-old daughter on my phone. I’m not quite certain if she leaves them for me intentionally…Aug 17, 2020Aug 17, 2020
Molly Blaauw GillisThe Daily RouteOn my walk this week, I happened upon four male deer. I turned the corner, and there they were. I had never seen male deer up close — full…Jul 9, 2020Jul 9, 2020
Molly Blaauw GillisSticks to burnSmoke trapped in my sweatshirt, my hair, my skin I wrap myself up and breathe it inMay 30, 2020May 30, 2020
Molly Blaauw GillisChild’s PoseThanksgiving marks for me the beginning of the end of the year. As I began the planning for our turkey day festivities, I felt an…Jan 1, 2018Jan 1, 2018
Molly Blaauw GillisCommand CenterA few weeks ago, I was back in Los Angeles, visiting my grandparents’ house, the one my mom grew up in and that I spent a good chunk of my…Oct 9, 2017Oct 9, 2017
Molly Blaauw GillisEl ReyThis week was a practice in restraint. Three family members fell ill within days of each other and by the end of the weekend, all three…Apr 12, 20171Apr 12, 20171
Molly Blaauw GillisPedal PushersThis past weekend I dug into one of the parental chores I dread the most: purging my kids’ drawers. It’s not the task itself that bothers…Jan 28, 2017Jan 28, 2017
Molly Blaauw GillisUs and ThatAt least once a week, I get asked why in the world I’d live in Boston when I’m from California. In wintertime, inquirers are especially…Sep 24, 20161Sep 24, 20161
Molly Blaauw GillisFrom the Foothills of YouthThis week I got everything done — at work. It was a rare occurrence. Usually, I head into the work day with a list knowing full well that…Sep 2, 2016Sep 2, 2016
