Bananas, chocolate chips, and cocoa powder are nutrient-dense ingredients that hold permanent positions on my grocery list. Eleanor and I bake energy cake that we cut into squares that store well in the refrigerator and freezer. I have been experimenting for decades to find a recipe that uses up leftover fruit while providing a steady […]
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Sword-Fighting Sisters Use Competitions as a Lesson Plan
Each tournament that Eleanor attends gives me information about what she needs to work on. She has been competing almost every weekend for the last two months. Eleanor and I talk about fencing in the car on the way home; I give her broad feedback on her overall progress and we analyze individual bouts. We […]

Sterling Silver Swords Indicate Weapon Preference
In three months, Eleanor will begin learning how to fence épée. I formally introduced her a few weeks ago to her new coach, who proceeded to ask us both a series of questions designed to determine my kid’s aptitude for the weapon. Every single member of our family started out fencing foil. Eventually, all of […]

Double the Desserts After Sword Fighting
Refueling after fencing tournaments is incredibly important. Eleanor burns approximately double the usual number of calories on competition days. I look for grocery stores that stock prepared meals along with TikTok viral desserts. I buy milk, yogurt, and ice cream to boost calcium intake. The week before each competition, I buy bread rolls and bananas […]
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