Category Archives: The kids

~o:> A Hopeful Dog

Posted on July 9, 2010 by K

First of all, may I tell you that I rode two horses today?  Chaz’ buddy, Chels, visiting from Out East didn’t want to pass up the opportunity to ride, so ride we did, all the afternoon away.  Chels and Chaz … Continue reading →

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=:Red, White and Blue Pt. 2:=

Posted on July 8, 2010 by K

And then, there’s this year: I started out with fireworks;  I’d noticed these last week as I went whipping by, off on my business.  Like the red rocker, they caught me by the eyes and brought me swinging back—explosions of … Continue reading →

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=: Red, White and Blue :=

Posted on July 7, 2010 by K

Once upon a time, I wrote this post which will tell you much more about me and the 4th of July than you will ever want to know.  And I posted pictures of that celebration, much smaller than our wont. … Continue reading →

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~o:> Ruffling Feathers

Posted on June 30, 2010 by K

When Jeri brought us these three eggs, I suddenly understood where the colors of Americana come from, those thimbleberry, tamped down shades you see in American Folk art.  They come from Americuna chickens, evidently. At least, in part.  And from … Continue reading →

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~o:> Of Best Laid Plans

Posted on June 27, 2010 by K

Yeah.  I have to tell this tale, if only because it so parenthood. Murphy, as I expected, joyfully walked right back into his life.  YAY.  And as I expected, was back in the animation lab less than twenty four hours … Continue reading →

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~o:> Prelude to Two Kisses

Posted on June 25, 2010 by K

Kiss One: Kiss Two: And this is how it all came about: The little family, waiting at the airport.  The plane: 35 minutes late. Chaz and L, happy. Happy again.  This is a better shot of both, but I loved … Continue reading →

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~o:> And

Posted on June 22, 2010 by K

–=0=– joy

Posted in Epiphanies and Meditations, Journeys, The kids | Tagged | 20 Comments

~o:>Counting Down

Posted on June 20, 2010 by K

note: I’m working on answering comments.  Have been up to my neck in storage boxes – Two days.  Two days to finish two years and four days’ service.  The mother, sitting in her corner of the couch, trying not to … Continue reading →

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Week May 3: pt. 5

Posted on May 30, 2010 by K

Notice: I actually sat down and answered comments.  I love the conversations we have, and apologize for having let them lag for so long. —–=0=—– The Saturday formerly known as: My Birthday This is how I spent it: privileged to … Continue reading →

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May 3 week: pt. 4

Posted on May 28, 2010 by K

Loses some of its punch when I spread one incredibly dense and intense week over a months’ telling. Short-line real-time muses: A.  Today was the first time I’ve been outside since October that it made me happy to be there. … Continue reading →

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