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Monthly Archives: April 2017
Kite and Flight
It’s cute and frustrating and almost inspirational the way Livia refuses to believe us when we tell her that her homemade kite won’t fly. Not only is the kite not built properly, but there’s hardly any wind. Never mind. She … Continue reading
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Chilly
It is hard getting used to the chilly spring temps after suffering the hottest Easter ever.
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Super Breeze
There’s a lovely breeze outside today. The wind chimes are playing a tune that sounds a lot like John Williams’ Superman theme. I feel empowered.
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Flowers and Temps
Today is April 11. The crocuses started blooming weeks ago. The hyacinths started a few days ago. The first few daffodils opened today. The violet leaves are coming up, and I discovered a bud today. As to whether or not … Continue reading
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Forts
Nothing is more satisfying than helping kids to build blanket forts.
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Now Reading
Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories by Ken Liu Reality Is Not What It Seems by Carlo Rovelli
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