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I have lived an enjoyable long life. A life of wickedness and adventure. I have been the thing in the darkness that people fear. I would not have changed a thing.
— The Witch in “The Grace of Wild Things” by Heather FawcettMeta
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SITY: Luna Moth
Have you ever seen a luna moth? We found one on our tree on July 3, just before we headed out to see the holiday fireworks. It was only the second luna moth I had ever seen, and it was … Continue reading
Coming Soon
If you’ve been reading my blog, you know that I enjoy walking outside and taking pictures of Nature. This has been a bad year for that, though. First we had a harsh winter with too much snow, which made walking … Continue reading
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Kindergarten
Dear Marshall, Here is a story from your year of kindergarten. Marshall’s kindergarten teacher decided that her class should put on an end-of-year show. Marshall was so excited about the upcoming show that the night before told his Dad exactly … Continue reading
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Evening in Boston
On Tuesday my hubby and I went to Boston to see Rush at the Garden. Our trip started well. After leaving the kids at their Vovos’ house, we hopped a commuter train into the city. We had dinner in Chinatown … Continue reading
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All About This Week
This was a week both good and bad. The kids finished school. I have no idea how we made it through the whole year, but congratulations to Marshall and Livia, and hooray for summer! Livia complained so many times about … Continue reading
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Workday Adventure
I had a little adventure the last time that I went to Connecticut for work. I decided to take my lunch break at the local beach. I like this beach because it’s convenient and free. It also has this excellent … Continue reading
What I Saw on Wednesday
I took the day off from work Wednesday. I was in need of a mental health day. With several hours all to myself, I went for a walk around the library. I always try to get out there at this … Continue reading
Excuse Me, But Your Age Is Showing
You know you’re getting old when your midnight snack occurs well before midnight and it includes fruits and veggies.
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Much Ado About Nothing
I got a call from the school nurse today. She said that Marshall’s eye was bright red, and that he was crying and complaining about pain. She was almost certain that it was pinkeye. She asked me to come pick … Continue reading