Category Archives: Family

How Chaz flew ~

Posted on January 23, 2010 by K

My Chaz.  This was one fab outfit.  Sadly, I didn’t shoot the hat by itself.  It’s incredible. I’ll put up more a little later.  We’re missing the boots, here. Not the way I fly.  I prefer pajamas.

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Creationism

Posted on January 11, 2010 by K

You saw the little bear.  So you know I’ve found another fascination: needle felting. This is the skeleton I made for my first try at a horse.  He’ll fill out.  I promise.  At least, I think I can promise that. … Continue reading →

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Better Part of Valor

Posted on January 10, 2010 by K

In my on-going efforts to make an honest woman of myself, I’ve been trying to catch up on the few blogs I am allowed to follow.  During breakfast, I had one left, one I nearly never read for so very … Continue reading →

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And the New Year

Posted on January 3, 2010 by K

During that odd week between the Christmas fete and the ushering in of another official division of the future, there was an uncharacteristic surge of wild activity. G’s brother brought his family from California. My sister and her family came … Continue reading →

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Last one of the Year

Posted on January 2, 2010 by K

Sort of.  Year’s actually over, of course.  And I feel sad.  Wistful.  And defiant: the lights will not come down for weeks.  December has been remarkably cold and gray.  Will January follow us into a mini ice-age?  We shall see. … Continue reading →

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Our Christmas Card 2009

Posted on December 22, 2009 by K

Yep, I’m one of those people who have abandoned the ritual of paper cards.  I know that this kind of greeting seems thin and impersonal to some people, but to me, a blog is a warm handshake, an open front … Continue reading →

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The Yule Shindig: pt. 2

Posted on December 20, 2009 by K

Part Two: the party. As I have explained, probably once a year for the last almost twenty years I’ve been tell you these tales, this is a very old party.  The same people have been coming to it since the … Continue reading →

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The Yule Shindig: pt.1

Posted on December 20, 2009 by K

Dec 20 How to get ready for a party. This is pretty much the only party you ever have, and it’s at Christmas, so you have plenty of leisure time to get ready.  No pressure. 1. First think to yourself, … Continue reading →

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A bit of a braid

Posted on December 19, 2009 by K

First of all – is anybody else having problems with the header not popping in, or with comments disappearing? Second:  I believe that I may have lost about an inch or so on my waist, just high stepping it over … Continue reading →

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Why we don’t eat at the table

Posted on December 16, 2009 by K

And here is a shot I took, forgetting that you can’t shoot in lowish light with a 5.6 lens.  Still, I like the warmth of the light.  And you get a feeling for the time and the room.  Chaz is … Continue reading →

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