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Monthly Archives: August 2011
We forgot to tell Jeffrey
My house was a mess of activity in the past few days as our son Matthew prepared to leave for college. There were mental lists of stuff left to be packed or purchased, and boxes and piles on the living … Continue reading
Tagged college, dirty laundry, empty nest, jeffrey, sad dog
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Setting up a kitchen
“Why are you smiling?” my son Matt asked as he unloaded his recent purchases onto the kitchen counter. “No reason,” I replied, trying to look less ready to break out laughing. OK, I lied. There was a very good reason, … Continue reading
The end of the midnight concerts
I was up late the other night, curled up in my chair with a book. The house was still except for the occasional huff of breath from the dog sprawled at my feet chasing bunnies in his sleep. Then I … Continue reading
Tagged dirty laundry, guitar, kid, leaving home, music
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I think I just got archived
I received a phone call Tuesday from the Director of Research and Publications, Office of the Solicitor General, U.S. Department of Justice in Washington DC. Her name is Mary. I’m still a little confused about the details as to why, … Continue reading
I do… well, they did
This conversation took place in my dining room the other day between my two sons – Nick is 20 and Matt is 18 – while they were working on a presentation for their grandparents’ 50th anniversary. Nick: “Fifty years is … Continue reading
Tagged anniversary, dirty laundry, inlaws, marriage
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Behind the badges
Between cops and firefighters and EMTs, I happen to know a lot of people who wear badges. I have the utmost respect for them, but also like them for they people they are. Which always makes this annual event a … Continue reading
Why vandalize?
I just finished reading an article about the I-35W bridge memorial being vandalized, and it sure made me mad. It seems that just two days after the I-35W Remembrance Gardenwas opened and dedicated, some yahoo or group of yahoos vandalized … Continue reading
Tagged 35w bridge, dirty laundry, memorial, vandalize
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Garden enthusiasm
My husband Eric and I love fresh cucumbers, so I plant a few every year. But the tropical weather has the cucumber output exploding a little more then I had planned on. Last night Eric and I picked almost two … Continue reading
Tagged dirty laundry, Garden, vegetables
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