Monthly Archives: June 2020

Day 90: Painted Puddles

Posted on 06/11/2020 by chick

It rained today, which was a blessing. Pollen levels had gotten very high. Our vehicles, normally dark blue, had turned yellow. The rain gave the vehicles a much needed rinse-off and cleansed the air. When the pollen washes away, where … Continue reading →

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Day 89: Great Job, Kids

Posted on 06/10/2020 by chick

Today is the last day of school! I got up a little while ago and the kids were both in their rooms, on their computers, as they always are at this time of day. They have both been really good … Continue reading →

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Day 88: Congratulations, Marshall

Posted on 06/09/2020 by chick

School isn’t over officially until tomorrow, but Marshall’s teachers dropped by the house today to say good-bye to him in person and to give him a graduation gift. It was so sad that he couldn’t even get close to them. … Continue reading →

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Day 87: Grateful

Posted on 06/08/2020 by chick

I am grateful for everyone in my life, and for everything that I have, the gifts and rewards alike.

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Day 86: Company

Posted on 06/07/2020 by chick

My walks have become much more enjoyable since the kids started joining me. Sometimes we talk as we walk (or as I walk and they ride their bikes). Sometimes we play word games. Often they encourage me to walk farther … Continue reading →

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Day 85: Still Fast

Posted on 06/06/2020 by chick

This afternoon my husband was going to do some work outside, but the darkening sky gave him pause. He called me outside and asked, “Do you think it’s going to rain?” The air was cooling, the sky was turning dark, … Continue reading →

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Day 84: Not Organized

Posted on 06/05/2020 by chick

I pulled more than a half dozen books off my bookshelf tonight and put them in the donation pile. Most of the books on my shelves are old favorites, so it’s impressive that I managed to find any that I … Continue reading →

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Day 83: By the Numbers

Posted on 06/04/2020 by chick

I walked the driveway 8 times, or roughly .5 miles. I finished my 13th book of the year (Bellweather Rhapsody by Kate Racculia, A+). I received 6 packages today. One was presumably a mini trampoline, though I’m not sure, because … Continue reading →

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Day 82: Meeting the Minimum

Posted on 06/03/2020 by chick

I’m glad that I long ago established a set of things to do each day as a bare minimum. And I’m glad I made a habit out of meeting that minimum. Had I not, I doubt I would have even … Continue reading →

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Day 81: Proud

Posted on 06/02/2020 by chick

Things in this country took a turn for the worse last night when Trump declared martial law and threatened American citizens with military force. He didn’t use the phrase “martial law,” but it’s hard to interpret what he said in … Continue reading →

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