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Day 229: Pumpkins

Posted on 10/28/2020 by chick

Normally we don’t decorate the house for Halloween, but this year we needed to. So the kids and I created some homemade decorations. And when my husband saw pumpkins at the store, he bought some for us. Here’s what the … Continue reading →

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Day 228: Animals and Zombies

Posted on 10/27/2020 by chick

Last night I finished reading Doctor Dolittle’s Circus by Hugh Lofting. In this episode of the series, the Doctor needs to make some quick cash to pay off a debt, so he and his animal friends hatch a plan to … Continue reading →

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Day 227: Pending

Posted on 10/26/2020 by chick

Today I tracked my mail-in ballot. It has been received and is pending certification. I will check again before Election Day to make sure that it’s been certified. For now I’m just glad to know it didn’t get lost in … Continue reading →

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Day 226: It Stinks

Posted on 10/25/2020 by chick

Today I sent my husband to Target to pick up some needed supplies, including hand soap and tissues. But what I really wanted was some Lysol or Clorox bathroom cleaner. I’ve been trying to get some for months, but apparently … Continue reading →

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Day 225: Lesson Learned

Posted on 10/24/2020 by chick

I ordered 20 books from the library last week, and they arrived today. Hooray! According to our library receipt, we saved $300 by borrowing rather than buying. Isn’t the library awesome? But I haven’t forgotten how the library shut down … Continue reading →

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Day 224: Happy Trails

Posted on 10/23/2020 by chick

Our driveway was covered in leaves. My husband cleared a trail for Livia to bike on. The kids liked it so much that they made more trails. Now I have all these routes to choose from as I walk.

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Day 223: I Still Hope I’m Wrong

Posted on 10/22/2020 by chick

Three COVID-19 cases were reported this week in our school system: a staff member at one middle school, a student at the other middle school, and a child in the preschool program. It hasn’t even been three weeks since in-school … Continue reading →

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Day 222: Leaves

Posted on 10/21/2020 by chick

We are so fortunate to be having a good foliage season this year. The caterpillars didn’t defoliate the trees during the spring, so we’ve got big, beautiful leaves like these falling in our yard. This is just a sampling of … Continue reading →

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Day 221: Gift

Posted on 10/20/2020 by chick
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Day 220: Today’s Selfie

Posted on 10/19/2020 by chick
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