Category Archives: Out and about

Some Don’t Like It Hot

Posted on 07/19/2013 by chick

I stopped at Silver Sands in Milford on my way home from CT on Wednesday. It was a long walk down the boardwalk to get from the parking lot to the beach. And it was hot. The moon was out, … Continue reading →

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Devil in the Details

Posted on 07/13/2013 by chick

One day I’m driving down the road, bringing the kids home from their grandparents’ house. I’m tired, and I’m hungry, and I don’t know what I’m going to make for dinner. So when the brilliant idea of going to a … Continue reading →

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Pointing Out the Obvious

Posted on 07/12/2013 by chick

I found this great dress at the mall. I doubt I’d look as good in it as the mannequin does, though. My head’s just not pointy enough.

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Dragonflies Are Friendly

Posted on 07/11/2013 by chick
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Acquisitions

Posted on 06/21/2013 by chick

I went to the Westerly book sale on Thursday. I bought a lot of stuff. CDs were only a buck apiece! Dream Theater When Dream and Day Unite: It’s called an “Official Bootleg,” which seems like an oxymoron to me. … Continue reading →

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Walking in Spring

Posted on 05/09/2013 by chick

I don’t often go into the woods at this time of the year. I don’t like the heat, and there are ticks everywhere. It was a beautiful day Sunday, though. And since my husband cleared a path through the brush … Continue reading →

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Vacation Story

Posted on 05/02/2013 by chick

Last year we vacationed in New Hampshire. There weren’t a heck of a lot of obvious destination activities in that area of the country. But, since we liked interesting minerals, and one of Livia’s favorite activities was picking up rocks, … Continue reading →

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Before the Blizzard

Posted on 02/11/2013 by chick

Before the Blizzard of 2013 got really blizzardy, it was just a snowstorm and a beautiful one at that. Here for your enjoyment are some pictures I took in the woods on Friday afternoon.

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Quality Over Quantity

Posted on 02/10/2013 by chick

We just had a blizzard, so there’s a couple of feet of snow on the ground right now. Such an accumulation of the white stuff could make one focus only on quantity. But what about the quality of the snow? … Continue reading →

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Favorite Thing: Ridiculously Expensive Footwear

Posted on 01/06/2013 by chick

This is the most expensive pair of shoes I have ever owned. I bought it (as well as two pairs of the most expensive socks I’ve ever owned) using a gift certificate from my dad. I was feeling a bit … Continue reading →

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