Monthly Archives: October 2017

Oh, Murphy, You Sly Dog

Posted on 10/25/2017 by chick

We had another power outage this afternoon. As the minutes turned into hours I was starting to worry about dinner, because I wouldn’t be able to cook without any electricity. So I called the hubby to ask him to bring … Continue reading →

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It’s a Law

Posted on 10/24/2017 by chick

We woke up this morning and found that we had no electricity. The kids had to eat cold cereal and drink bottled water for breakfast. After putting them on the school bus, my hubby and I went out for coffee. … Continue reading →

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Sweet Mommy, Sweet Daughter

Posted on 10/22/2017 by chick

I usually get up late on the weekends. It’s my reward for getting up early during the week. When I finally dragged myself downstairs this morning my husband said, “Watch out, kids. It’s the Red Woman Morning Monster!” The kids … Continue reading →

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Before November

Posted on 10/21/2017 by chick

I’m giving some thought to joining NaNoWriMo this year. It’s the first year since Marshall was born that I feel like I could possibly have time. I certainly feel the itch to write! I’m not sure I want to follow … Continue reading →

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It’s Saturday

Posted on 10/21/2017 by chick
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Books of Power

Posted on 10/15/2017 by chick

Dear Children, One night, while eating dinner, we had a conversation about Books of Power. I don’t know how the subject came up, or why. And it was a strange conversation, because at first you and I had different ideas … Continue reading →

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Strong Perfume

Posted on 10/13/2017 by chick

I have finally figured out why deodorants are so strongly perfumed. It’s for those days when you’re in a hurry, and you’re just about to run out of the house, and you wonder if you remembered to put on your … Continue reading →

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SITY: High-Flying Spider

Posted on 10/11/2017 by chick
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SITY: Halloween Decorations

Posted on 10/10/2017 by chick

I haven’t put up any Halloween decorations. I usually don’t, because we don’t get trick-or-treaters here, and I spend enough on costumes as it is. But out in the yard, the plants and animals have started creating their own holiday … Continue reading →

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SITY: The Bugs Are Watching

Posted on 10/05/2017 by chick
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