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Tag Archives: Chaz
~:: Things Made ::~
Finding gifts for grownups. Tough. While you may still be able to slip in a Matchbook car, trying to figure out which video camera accessory or computer component or even sweater or Sephora product is going to do the job … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Making Things
Tagged Chaz, deer, fox, Gin, making things, muslin, paint, sheep, treasure chest
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~:: Christmas Day ::~
So, Chaz came to stay overnight on Christmas Eve, as she always does. But she did not get up before dawn. Neither did we. The kids were all going to show up at about nine, so the following pictures are … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Family, Fun Stuff, Gin, HappyHappyHappy, holidays, Pics of Made Things, Seasons, The g-kids, The kids
Tagged Andy, Cam Lorri, Chaz, Christmas Day, dogs, dress, fish, Guy, joy, Laura, Mother Jean's goblets, Murphy, Scooter
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~:: Just stuff ::~
First this. October – obviously, I guess. Sometimes, I’m just moving through the house in the usual way when suddenly something strikes me as strange and wonderful. In this case, it was two things: the juxtaposition of the quiet dark … Continue reading
~:: Nests ::~
Once upon a time, now a very long time ago, we children regularly travelled to Chicago to get our teeth fixed. I think about that now—we were living in New York—how impressive that could have sounded: “Hey, I’d LOVE to … Continue reading
~:: All Hallows Eve ::~
Okay – I had a lot to say. I wanted to write about October (which I still will), and about Hallowe’en – (sneaking in the fact that I love the yellow moons and the black cats and the pumpkins and … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Fun Stuff, HappyHappyHappy, holidays, Pics of Made Things, Seasons, The g-kids, The kids
Tagged Autumn, bats, birthday, Black cats, cake, Chaz, costumes, cotton candy, dogs, fall, ghost, Halloween, jack'o'lantern, Kathy, leaves, ninja, party, porch, pumpkins, witches, yard
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~:: A Ghost Story ::~
A few years back, when I had no barn but was big as one, my mother came, as mothers often do when their children need them. It was October, and it had been a long nine months. The weather was … Continue reading
~:: New Buddies ::~
Two weeks ago – almost – Donna Lohr flew all the way across the country to spend a few days with two crazy women: Rachel and me. There are plenty of people who are suspicious of relationships that are started … Continue reading
~:: End of May ::~
Dropping back again. So this is how I look when I shoot – face all screwed up, like I can’t see properly or hold still long enough if my face isn’t stiff. Chaz in her fancy summer striped dress, and … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Light, The g-kids, The kids
Tagged Andy, Chaz, Chaz hair, evening, favorite light, Me, Scooter, striped dress, the yard, Toby
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~:: The Spring Thing ::~
Rewind: Easter Part 1 – Outside Chaz came home with a surprise for me—plush peeps. Even though these will NOT dry out and become a crusty delight, they are dang cute. And here we are: an ancient scene somewhat reduced. … Continue reading
~:: What Happened on Monday ::~
First, may I say that I am growing to hate capchas of any kind with a deep and abiding hatred? Well, I am. And the darned things are getting longer. Isn’t there another way? Counter-bots that follow the dang spammers … Continue reading
Posted in A little history, Family, Gin, Journeys, Seasons, snow, The g-kids, The kids, The outside world, whining
Tagged blizzard, Chaz, Dad, driving, Gin, Kris, Murphy, Santa Fe, Teeth
27 Comments