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Author Archives: chick
Ode to the Library
My daughter went to the public library one day last week to hang out with her friends for a few hours. It made me nostalgic for the days, so long ago, when I used to meet up with my friends … Continue reading
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Found on My Desk #2
Found on my desk: a page of sheet music from a piano piece that Livia had been learning upon which I’d written a quote by Livia: “To music the music, you must ride the chord.” I’m a proud parent and … Continue reading
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Spotting the Knotweed
The other day I walked into the great room while my husband was watching a video, which he paused when he saw me. Frozen on the screen was an image of foliage. He said, “Do you know what that is?” … Continue reading
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Paywall
Today I hit a paywall for two previously free NYT puzzles: Letter Boxed and the Mini. It put a damper on my day to have my usual round of puzzles cut short. I wasn’t terribly surprised by it, though. I’d … Continue reading
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Found on My Desk #1
Found on my desk: a photocopy of an epigraph from Erling Kagge’s book Walking. You’re walking. And you don’t always realize it But you’re always falling With each step, you fall forward slightly And then catch yourself from falling . … Continue reading
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Adventures and Misadventures
Yesterday we took the kids to The Adventure Park in Sandwich, MA, on Cape Cod. Unfortunately, when we got there we could hear thunder. It wasn’t super close, but as safety experts say, “If you can hear thunder, you’re close … Continue reading
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Pretty Big Spider
Today I was eating cereal in the kitchen when Marshall looked at me and said, “You have a spider in your hair.” That was alarming. “It’s pretty big,” he added. I forced myself to remain calm. “Could you please remove … Continue reading
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Book Math
I always hope to read at least 52 books per year. It’s a good thought, but it’s just a thought. You can’t hope your way into anything; you have to take action. If you want to read 52 books, then … Continue reading
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