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Storm Update

Posted on 08/04/2020 by chick

The power’s out, but the generator’s running. A few more hours to go, and then the storm will be past. It’s relatively calm outside now. I hope it lasts.

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Day 144: In for a Bumpy Ride

Posted on 08/04/2020 by chick

It’s late afternoon and the wind is already picking up. The worst of Tropical Storm Isaias isn’t supposed to hit until later tonight, but already our driveway is covered with bits of tree debris, and a tree limb hit the … Continue reading →

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Day 143: Just in Time for Tacos

Posted on 08/03/2020 by chick

I tried to curl Livia’s hair using my old curling iron. Her hair has gotten very long, and it doesn’t hold a curl well. So, there was some disappointment. But then we painted each other’s fingernails sparkly pink, and happiness … Continue reading →

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Day 142: Moon Slice

Posted on 08/02/2020 by chick

I don’t often take pictures of the moon. My camera isn’t powerful enough to do it justice. But one evening last week the moon looked so “clean-cut” that I had to try to capture it. Tonight the sky is overcast, … Continue reading →

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Day 141: Not Worth the Risk

Posted on 08/01/2020 by chick

Today my sister-in-law threw a big graduation party for her son. Many of our family members, including my octogenarian MIL, were planning to go to the party and presumably did. The party was supposed to be outdoors and carefully catered. … Continue reading →

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Day 140: Who Needs Teachers?

Posted on 07/31/2020 by chick

We finally got some news about the upcoming school year. One of the options our local schools have been working on is what they’re calling a Virtual Academy. It’s a self-directed learning course that they plan to offer for the … Continue reading →

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Day 139: Thrillers Don’t Thrill

Posted on 07/30/2020 by chick

The Rembrandt Affair by Daniel Silva, Grade: B In The Rembrandt Affair, retired spy Gabriel Allon is asked by his art dealer friend to locate a missing Rembrandt painting. Following his belief that “sometimes the best way to find a … Continue reading →

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Day 138: Back to the Library

Posted on 07/29/2020 by chick

Today we finally received the box of books that I ordered a few weeks ago. Most of the books were for Livia, but there were also two in there for me. I know it’s crazy, but I already have another … Continue reading →

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Day 137: Running

Posted on 07/28/2020 by chick

Marshall talked me into running a few laps today during my walk. He said he was my coach, so what choice did I have? My knees didn’t like having a coach. They preferred their own creaky pace. But, Marshall ran … Continue reading →

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Day 136: Picture Procrastination

Posted on 07/27/2020 by chick

I have taken hundreds of pictures of plants and animals in my yard over the last few months. I haven’t felt like sorting through them or writing about them, so I’ve been putting those tasks off. But, I keep taking … Continue reading →

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