Category Archives: The kids

~:: 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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~:: 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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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~:: 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 →

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~:: Max the Science Guy ::~

Posted on April 11, 2011 by K

When the family came up for the sad time, Max got to stay with us for a couple of days.  The weather was fairly gicky, so most of our fun had to be inside. We played  games.  We like cards, … Continue reading →

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~:: The Payoff ::~

Posted on April 6, 2011 by K

This weekend is one of my two favorite ones on the year.  My very favorite weekend is the first one in October.  These are the times when my faith celebrates its general conference, when folks all over the planet listen … Continue reading →

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~:: April 1 ::~

Posted on April 2, 2011 by K

I have no idea what kind of origins gave birth to April Fools’ Day, though I’m pretty sure it had something to do with young men in love in Spring.  Things are winding down a little here, and as I … Continue reading →

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~:: News! ::~

Posted on February 21, 2011 by K

#1. This is my baby boy. He came home from Pixar last week, ostensibly to go to his cousin’s wedding and see his aging parents. But really, to ask his heart’s love to marry him. This is an announcement: my … Continue reading →

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