Tag Archives: Scoots

~:: Anatomy of a Family Portrait ::~

When you start out as a family, a couple of grown-ups and maybe a baby, the concept of  the “family portrait” is a pretty tame thing. You say, “Ready?  SMILE!” and everybody does.  They look right at the camera and … Continue reading

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~:: We Visit the Mouse ::~

Today, in the 97 degree weather, after a hard day’s tractor work, I came home drooping.  I wanted lime sherbet.  In anticipation of such a moment, I had gone to the store and bought some with my own money.  Thus, … Continue reading

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~:: At the Farm, sort of ::~

Okay, so I’m trying to get back in the saddle here.  Found myself with only my phone to shoot with.  It was Work Yourself to Death Out in The Sun day.  I put up the rest of our fencing.  Took … Continue reading

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~:: Amazing Things ::~

Nothing to do with personal angst.  YAYAYAY!!!!  Instead, I’m writing about yesterday.  And I meant to start with something I was deeply pleased with, but have – after a night of interesting dreams – totally forgotten about.  So I will, … Continue reading

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~:: A Hair-Raising Tale ::~

Setting the stage: Scooter.  A stool.  The barber.  And the audience.  oh, and the dogs. Let’s see.  You want a buzz?  A Mohawk?  I could carve your name back here – You’ll want sideburns, right? “Sure, Papa G.  Gee.  Wow. … Continue reading

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~o:> Ruffling Feathers

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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~o:> Prelude to Two Kisses

Kiss One: Kiss Two: And this is how it all came about: The little family, waiting at the airport.  The plane: 35 minutes late. Chaz and L, happy. Happy again.  This is a better shot of both, but I loved … Continue reading

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