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Caterpillars Everywhere

Posted on 05/06/2017 by chick

We’ve had a lot of rain lately, and I’ve been hoping it will knock back the gypsy moth caterpillars. I’m not optimistic, though. Places I’ve Found Caterpillars So Far: Trees (obviously) The siding of my house My husband’s clothes The … Continue reading →

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Another Sunny Day

Posted on 05/06/2017 by chick

From my journal 5/6/17: I am outside with the kids. The sun is shining. Rhyme by Livia: I wish I was a bee to take a sip of a weed And if I was a bee, I would bee so … Continue reading →

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The Hatching

Posted on 04/29/2017 by chick
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Kite and Flight

Posted on 04/29/2017 by chick

It’s cute and frustrating and almost inspirational the way Livia refuses to believe us when we tell her that her homemade kite won’t fly. Not only is the kite not built properly, but there’s hardly any wind. Never mind. She … Continue reading →

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Chilly

Posted on 04/20/2017 by chick

It is hard getting used to the chilly spring temps after suffering the hottest Easter ever.

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Super Breeze

Posted on 04/15/2017 by chick

There’s a lovely breeze outside today. The wind chimes are playing a tune that sounds a lot like John Williams’ Superman theme. I feel empowered.

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Flowers and Temps

Posted on 04/11/2017 by chick

Today is April 11. The crocuses started blooming weeks ago. The hyacinths started a few days ago. The first few daffodils opened today. The violet leaves are coming up, and I discovered a bud today. As to whether or not … Continue reading →

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Forts

Posted on 04/02/2017 by chick

Nothing is more satisfying than helping kids to build blanket forts.

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Now Reading

Posted on 04/02/2017 by chick

Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories by Ken Liu Reality Is Not What It Seems by Carlo Rovelli

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Bury Me in The New York Times

Posted on 03/24/2017 by chick

It has finally happened. I have fallen behind in doing The New York Times crossword. The papers are stacking up. The pressure is on. Will I slay the paper beast or be crushed by the weight of The Times?

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