Tag Archives: houses

~:: Nests ::~

Posted on June 27, 2013 by K

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 →

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~:: Bits of Eden ::~

Posted on November 28, 2010 by K

My father just turned 88.  He outdid his own father’s life by almost 30 years.  I’m not that ambitious, myself.  Happy birthday, Daddy. The perfect, perfect, perfect day: Saturday after Thanksgiving, the great feast eaten. Two days spent setting the … Continue reading →

Posted in Epiphanies and Meditations, Family, Fun Stuff, holidays, Just talk, Seasons, The kids | Tagged , , , , | 18 Comments

More Whining

Posted on April 29, 2010 by K

More snow. There are women who, when faced with a house crammed with chaos, roll up their sleeves, organize a livable arrangement out of the mess, never let the dust settle, and carry on with strength and confidence.  I am … Continue reading →

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The East, part 8: City Snippets

Posted on November 18, 2008 by K

As we walk and drive Providence: Another Normal Tower.  I believe this is a Baptist Church, just a block or so away from the house, and across the street from the toy store.  Interesting that the door is red.  Years … Continue reading →

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Campaign Away!

Posted on October 16, 2008 by K

I’m going to be straight about this: I’m voting for the McCain ticket in November. It’s not because I love everything about it, More like, I’m less afraid of it. There’ve been maybe two elections in my whole life in … Continue reading →

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