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Day 218: Something to Look Forward To

Posted on 10/17/2020 by chick

I talked to my mom today, and we agreed on a plan to get to together for Christmas. The plan involves strictly quarantining for a week beforehand and attempting to drive the entire distance with no bathroom breaks. It will … Continue reading →

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Day 217: Rescheduled

Posted on 10/16/2020 by chick

Last October I scheduled my annual physical for this day. I had forgotten all about until I checked my voicemail last night and got the reminder. I thought about keeping the appointment, but I wasn’t in the mood for that … Continue reading →

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Day 216: Change of Scenery

Posted on 10/15/2020 by chick

Today we went to the park. My husband and daughter rode their bikes while Marshall and I went for a hike (Marshall’s bike is busted, so biking wasn’t an option for him). It was a breezy day in a large … Continue reading →

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Day 215: Acorns and Autumn Leaves

Posted on 10/14/2020 by chick

What a gorgeous day! Thanks to yesterday’s rain, the world smells of acorns and autumn leaves.

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Day 214: Every Last Drop

Posted on 10/13/2020 by chick

It rained today. Downpoured, even. I went out for a walk, and even with an umbrella, I got soaked. I didn’t mind, though. We need every last drop that falls.

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Day 213: Memory

Posted on 10/12/2020 by chick

Life is all memory except for the one present moment that goes by so quick you can hardly catch it going. Tennessee Williams

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Day 212: Anniversary

Posted on 10/11/2020 by chick

Happy 12th Anniversary to me and my hubby!

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Day 211: I Hope I’m Wrong

Posted on 10/10/2020 by chick

This week our public schools welcomed students back for the first time since March. There were some hiccups, especially at dismissal time, or so I heard. I was not there to see it, and neither were my children, because we’re … Continue reading →

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Day 210: What Counts

Posted on 10/09/2020 by chick

I took a walk in the woods with the kids today. I swear, Livia tested the limits at every turn. If there was a boulder, she insisted on climbing it. If there was a cliff, she wanted to dance on … Continue reading →

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Day 209: Shreddapalooza

Posted on 10/08/2020 by chick

A lot of paper crosses my desk. Some of it is and always will be important. Some of it is temporarily important. Some of it is irrelevant. Deciding which category a paper falls into can be difficult, and the simplest … Continue reading →

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