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Seek and You Shall Find

Posted on 03/03/2012 by chick

The weather has been variable this winter but never too warm or too cold to enjoy a walk in the woods. Here is a collection of pictures I took during my recent walks. Remember how I told you last year … Continue reading →

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Pressure

Posted on 02/25/2012 by chick

Dear Kids, I never realized how inappropriate most music is for kids, not until I had kids and wanted to give them music to which to listen. I’m surprised at how many of my favorites songs contain swears and references … Continue reading →

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Overall

Posted on 02/24/2012 by chick

I’m feeling pretty good right now, all things considered. I’m relaxing comfortably on the daybed in my office, with my heavy faux fur over my legs, listening to Coldplay, drinking a hot cup of tea. Both children are napping, so … Continue reading →

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Where I Am

Posted on 02/22/2012 by chick

I’m unhappy about the lack of posts so far this year. I ought to have written more, but other projects have been taking up my time and keeping me away. Marshall’s photo book is taking longer than expected. After creating … Continue reading →

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First for the Year

Posted on 02/06/2012 by chick

The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón Grade: B I am almost ashamed to admit that I only just finished reading my first book for the year. At nearly 500 pages, The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos … Continue reading →

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A Mystery

Posted on 02/05/2012 by chick

A month went by without a single Poirot post. That’s unusual. Normally I’d force myself to sit down on Sunday, no matter what else I had going on, and post a quote. So what happened? My husband happened. One day … Continue reading →

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One Year

Posted on 01/12/2012 by chick

Dear Livia, You are a year old now. It’s hard to believe it, but the calendar doesn’t lie. One year ago today, it was snowing hard. I was in the hospital, first in labor and then taking care of my … Continue reading →

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Forgotten Pictures of 2011: Part IV

Posted on 01/11/2012 by chick

Nameless Snowstorm of October 29, 2011

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Forgotten Pictures of 2011: Part III

Posted on 01/10/2012 by chick

 

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Forgotten Pictures of 2011: Part II

Posted on 01/09/2012 by chick
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