Category Archives: The g-kids

~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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Now we pause for a word~

Posted on May 21, 2010 by K

In the last month – heck, in the last week—Cam’s house finally came into his possession (which means that Char’s came into hers), our bedroom was finished so we could move back into the rest of the house, and I … Continue reading →

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): Sweet Sorrow :(

Posted on February 25, 2010 by K

Airports used to be in my blood.  We were always flying free, my family – to see the Missouri grandmothers, to have our teeth done in Chicago (my dentist uncle), eventually, to visit Paris when I was fourteen.  I used … 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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~Dog tired~

Posted on October 25, 2009 by K

Notice the dog ears up there, flopping in the wind on either side of the title?  HA. Here’s the rest of the story: On this bright Autumn day (she said, sneaking in a few more autumn pictures)   There is … Continue reading →

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Oye Oye

Posted on October 19, 2009 by K

(pronounced: Oy-YAY Oy-YAY.   meaning: listen up.) An October treat I offer you:  http://lifekunst.blogspot.com/ Go.  Watch the video.  If it doesn’t cheer up your scary holiday heart, then write me, and I’ll send you a really stupid picture of myself … Continue reading →

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Double-dog 3

Posted on October 16, 2009 by K

I am a very well behaved  neighbor, and I will tell you why I say this.  I just ran across the street to see if I could raise Michelle, who I never can raise, unless she is actually outside with … Continue reading →

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The Great Journey~ Pt.4 and End

Posted on September 30, 2009 by K

THIS is Max.  He’s a divin’ fool. He demonstrates his technique. In which figures largely this philosophy: lean until you are committed. Hands out flat –  Look down to make sure the water is still there. Then dunk yourself and … Continue reading →

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The Great Journey~ Pt. 3

Posted on September 29, 2009 by K

And then . . . We took a bus.  A happy bus. Transportation.  Which put me in mind of  . . . horses.  I started missing horses.  So we went looking for some. We found this one – part of … Continue reading →

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The Great Journey~ Pt. 2

Posted on September 28, 2009 by K

Then, after that: We walked this strange and desolate city.  And in the frame of mind one might expect to have after such an experience, we stumbled into this weird situation.  You would think, what with the warning posted so … Continue reading →

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