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Monthly Archives: March 2009
Cheerful or Bone-tired?
When my kids draw a sun in the corner of their pictures, it often has a smiley face. There is something inherent about the sun making me happy. I long for Spring because I miss the sun. I just talked … Continue reading
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What’s Left Pot Luck o’ the Irish
Our quarterly gathering of What’s Left also fell on a birthday! As usual there was much laughter, food and drink; but also cupcakes!
Tarnished Time
Our grandfather clock is a treasure. It was proudly standing in the home of a relative for many years. As a child, I was told: “When I’m gone this will be yours.” I loved the chime. Regal and calming. My … Continue reading
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Pretending?
Well dressed. Snappy shoes and handbag. Tailored clothes. Jewelry sparkling next to manicured nails and made-up face. Pretending to have it all. Debit? Happy? Faithful husband? Does she medicate the void with shopping? A temporary high. Sweatpants and jogging shoes. … Continue reading
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Architects in Training
The kids had talked last summer about building a clubhouse named Club JAK. We never got off the ground with building. The ideas have had almost a year to keep rolling around in those little heads and then spill out … Continue reading
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Smooth or Chunky?
Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don’t. In this case, sometimes you feel like a chunk, sometimes you don’t! For those of you who may not know, James IS spaghetti. Not just likes it or loves it, IS … Continue reading
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Keeping an Art Form from Dying
For whatever reason, Kate asked me to teach her to crochet. I haven’t picked up a crochet needle in years, but once I put my hands on one, it all came back. It took her a day or two to … Continue reading
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Dinner Party
Proverbs 9 is Wisdom’s dinner party… Gathering around good food. Beautifully set table, nice music and lights, and the smell of a fabulous meal. Warm company. Stimulating conversation. Happy Ozzie and Harriet moments… Seriously. I do think that having a … Continue reading
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Wisdom Updated
Ever make a bad choice? Of course! We all have! The slowest check-out line; the most uncomfortable shoes; the guy at the party; the overpriced… you get the idea! Wisdom isn’t a word that is used much in casual conversation. … Continue reading
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signs of spring
Buds emerge. Crocus awaken. Even the squirels dance in the middle of the road when the weather gets warmer!
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