Monthly Archives: August 2025

Found on My Desk #2

Posted on 08/31/2025 by chick

Found on my desk: a page of sheet music from a piano piece that Livia had been learning upon which I’d written a quote by Livia: “To music the music, you must ride the chord.” I’m a proud parent and … Continue reading →

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Spotting the Knotweed

Posted on 08/30/2025 by chick

The other day I walked into the great room while my husband was watching a video, which he paused when he saw me. Frozen on the screen was an image of foliage. He said, “Do you know what that is?” … Continue reading →

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Paywall

Posted on 08/29/2025 by chick

Today I hit a paywall for two previously free NYT puzzles: Letter Boxed and the Mini. It put a damper on my day to have my usual round of puzzles cut short. I wasn’t terribly surprised by it, though. I’d … Continue reading →

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Found on My Desk #1

Posted on 08/29/2025 by chick

Found on my desk: a photocopy of an epigraph from Erling Kagge’s book Walking. You’re walking. And you don’t always realize it But you’re always falling With each step, you fall forward slightly And then catch yourself from falling . … Continue reading →

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Adventures and Misadventures

Posted on 08/28/2025 by chick

Yesterday we took the kids to The Adventure Park in Sandwich, MA, on Cape Cod. Unfortunately, when we got there we could hear thunder. It wasn’t super close, but as safety experts say, “If you can hear thunder, you’re close … Continue reading →

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Reading Report 8/24/2025

Posted on 08/24/2025 by chick
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Pretty Big Spider

Posted on 08/19/2025 by chick

Today I was eating cereal in the kitchen when Marshall looked at me and said, “You have a spider in your hair.” That was alarming. “It’s pretty big,” he added. I forced myself to remain calm. “Could you please remove … Continue reading →

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Book Math

Posted on 08/16/2025 by chick

I always hope to read at least 52 books per year. It’s a good thought, but it’s just a thought. You can’t hope your way into anything; you have to take action. If you want to read 52 books, then … Continue reading →

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Looking for the Impossible

Posted on 08/13/2025 by chick

Every year around this time I start looking at lake cottages for sale. They are always out of my reach financially, though at one point they felt “only just” out of reach, as if at any moment we’d find the … Continue reading →

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30 Years

Posted on 08/12/2025 by chick

I had my 30-year work anniversary last month. I got a card and a bonus from my employers. That was nice. But I am so tired of my job! And after 30 years, I’m certainly justified in feeling that way. … Continue reading →

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