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~:: vita interruptus ::~
I figured out how to explain it. You know, that thing that happens when you get home from vacation and walk back into your house, and suddenly, don’t remember who you used to be when you lived there? Or a … Continue reading
~:: A Case of Affirmed Identity ::~
Disclaimer I’ve said it before: thought I’d have huge time drag after the kids left. Boy, was I wrong. Genealogy (which is—do not let anybody tell you different—a born addiction that you cannot, hard as you try, deny) sat in … Continue reading
Posted in Family, friends, Fun Stuff, HappyHappyHappy, The outside world
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~:: Fleeting Fame ::~
Fun day. Played with horses. Woke Chaz up and had a strange conversation. Went to pick her up but couldn’t find her. We ran to the opening day of Farmer’s Market and saw some really cool stuff. No time to … Continue reading
Posted in Fun Stuff, The kids, The outside world, Writing
Tagged authors, book festival, fame, flood, fudge, Hickory, Horses, Jetta, pink snow, river
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~:: Have at Thee, Then ::~
First, can’t help shooting the yard again. This is SO May. Magic. People with diaphanous robes and flowers in their hair play here before we get up and after we fall asleep. Also skunks do. Shadows JUST LIKE SUMMER. Except … Continue reading
~:: Revels ::~
My theme: We always start the day with signs. Specifically this sign (above). I don’t remember when we started the signs – could have been twenty five years ago. And this was the first one I ever did, this design, … Continue reading
~:: Yorick – is that YOU? ::~
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
~:: Now, where was I? ::~
I have come to the conclusion that space and time are not only relative, but also fake. Illusory. At best, ephemeral. This must be so—or else what happened to the last week and a half? No, really, I want to … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Explanations, Felt stuff, Fun Stuff, Images, Knit Stuff, Making Things, Seasons, snow
Tagged birthday, easter eggs, felt, pupster, Scooter, snow
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~:: Magic Eggs and Long Grass ::~
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 children, Easter, eggs, family, history
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~:: Disjointed Paragraphs ::~
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 bees, Christmas lights, con trails, Gin, Horses, housecleaning, suburban, wedding
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~:: Rachel and the Elves ::~
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