Category Archives: Family

~:: Yorick – is that YOU? ::~

Posted on May 10, 2011 by K

The day after all that last snow, we were supposed to be driving up to the city to watch Chaz take part in a CosPlay presentation (performed on an outdoor stage) as part of the annual Japan Festival.  On Friday … Continue reading →

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~:: Just Wait Ten Minutes ::~

Posted on May 9, 2011 by K

I was a kid in LA, lightyears ago.  I had these two forever long blocks to walk every day – a choice of three parallel routes that all ended up at my school.  Every word I am writing here calls … Continue reading →

Posted in A little history, dogs, Seasons | Tagged , , , , | 38 Comments

~:: the moments ::~

Posted on April 24, 2011 by K

My challenge, thrown out at you all, was to write a short piece about a defining, pivotal moment.  I was pretty sure nobody would do it – who has time to play like this?  But to my surprise and extreme … Continue reading →

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~:: Magic Eggs and Long Grass ::~

Posted on April 23, 2011 by K

In our home, it is against the law to mow the lawn before Easter Saturday.  This is not a religious consideration—quite the opposite: long grass is great for the more temporal aspects of our spring celebration; you can hide eggs … Continue reading →

Posted in A little history, Events, Family, Fun Stuff, Gin, Images, Seasons, The g-kids, The kids | Tagged , , , , | 14 Comments

~:: FarmFriday: Equine Adventures ::~

Posted on April 23, 2011 by K

Horse notes: 1)  Last Saturday, when I opened the barn door – happy and carefree and unsuspecting – I ended up frozen right in the doorway.  When you know a place as well as I know that one, you know … Continue reading →

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~:: Disjointed Paragraphs ::~

Posted on April 21, 2011 by K

Another note: I am arbitrarily announcing that the challenge will not be over till I announce the winner on Monday.  So forget the old deadline.  I just keep hoping more courage will surface. 1).  April 3: Can anybody please explain … Continue reading →

Posted in A little history, Family, Fun Stuff, Gin, Images, Memories and Ruminations, Seasons, The kids, The outside world | Tagged , , , , , , , | 24 Comments

~:: Rachel and the Elves ::~

Posted on April 18, 2011 by K

note: I am extending the story challenge.  Forget getting the egg for Easter.  I will award it Friday and send it Monday.  You have till Friday.  Melissa, this means you.  And Wabi – and several others of you who are … Continue reading →

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~:: Another Pony, and a Challenge ::~

Posted on April 15, 2011 by K

Two things today, and I’m a little shakey with trepidation, trying this. First, I show you island horse.  And daffodils.   Then I talk about found design.  Then a giveaway.  Except not exactly a free one.  It’s a challenge (this … Continue reading →

Posted in A little history, Events, Family, Fun Stuff, Making Things, Memories and Ruminations, snow, The kids | Tagged , , , , | 43 Comments

~:: A Hair-Raising Tale ::~

Posted on April 13, 2011 by K

Setting the stage: Scooter.  A stool.  The barber.  And the audience.  oh, and the dogs. Let’s see.  You want a buzz?  A Mohawk?  I could carve your name back here – You’ll want sideburns, right? “Sure, Papa G.  Gee.  Wow. … Continue reading →

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~:: Grand Kids ::~

Posted on April 12, 2011 by K

Still part of the visit: Aunt Chaz meeting the Grand Sand. They seem to like each other, eh? (Low light.  It’s low light.  And they wouldn’t hold still.) Not sure what they might have been discussing.  Whatever it was, they … Continue reading →

Posted in A little history, Family, Fun Stuff, Gin, The g-kids, The kids, Visits | Tagged , , , , | 39 Comments