Category Archives: The outside world

~:: FHE at Ginger’s ::~

Posted on June 21, 2011 by K

First of all, if you want to see one of the most beautiful sunsets that ever hung itself to dry over our lake I am sending you here (the amazing Ginger) and here (the brilliant Marilyn). Because I DIDN’T SEE … Continue reading →

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~:: vita interruptus ::~

Posted on June 14, 2011 by K

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 →

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~:: A Case of Affirmed Identity ::~

Posted on June 7, 2011 by K

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 →

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~:: Fleeting Fame ::~

Posted on June 4, 2011 by K

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 →

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~:: 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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~:: 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 →

Posted in A little history, Family, Fun Stuff, Gin, Images, Memories and Ruminations, Seasons, The kids, The outside world | Tagged , , , , , , , | 24 Comments

A Message and St. Patrick

Posted on March 17, 2011 by K

We, along with all of you I’m certain, have been watching the unfolding story of Japan with horror and sorrow.  Even short of compassion, there is a Hopkins Spring and Fall realization that has to come to us with the … Continue reading →

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kinetic history

Posted on February 11, 2011 by K

What I just heard about Egypt, a reporter on the street level repeating what he had heard in the celebration:  the people simply want their basic freedoms.  He quoted a person saying, “We want our own  America.”  (I wish I’d … Continue reading →

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~:: White Christmas? ::~

Posted on December 22, 2010 by K

What we woke up to yesterday (i’d say “Out of the blue,” except it all had come down unexpectedly in the night): Can you tell the snow is still falling hard? While inside it was cozy. Neighbors, digging each other … Continue reading →

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:: Flaming Autumn ::

Posted on September 20, 2010 by K

I am certain this will be part one.  I took over 200 shots when we went up the mountain on Saturday – took the big camera in the gigantic camera case, slung across my back (and dangling at my side, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun Stuff, Horses, Images, Images of our herd in specific, Journeys, Seasons, The outside world | Tagged , , , , , | 26 Comments