Tag Archives: Memories

Thoughts on Halloween

Posted on 11/05/2021 by chick

We took the kids trick-or-treating on Halloween. As an outdoor activity, it seemed safe enough Covid-wise. Marshall wore a taco costume, and Livia dressed as a wolf. It was a relatively subdued night compared to previous years. There were fewer … Continue reading →

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Day 115: Acorn Memories

Posted on 07/06/2020 by chick

My short-term memory is shot. It’s gotten so bad that I cannot remember which lap I’m on as I’m walking my daily 16 (or more) laps. Not that accuracy is critical, but I strive to walk at least my daily … Continue reading →

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Favorite Things: Christmas Stockings

Posted on 12/21/2019 by chick

Today is the 21st day of the Virtual Advent Tour, hosted by my best friend Sprite at Sprite Writes. Every year the Tour reminds me to think about what I love most about the holidays, to be grateful for the … Continue reading →

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That Powerful Smell

Posted on 09/24/2016 by chick

Earlier this year we took a three-day vacation at an indoor water park. We all had a great time. The kids didn’t want to leave, and they still say that they’d like to go live there. One thing about the … Continue reading →

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The Best Audience

Posted on 03/27/2016 by chick

Dear Kids, I write you letters on my blog because I want to remember all the good times that we’ve had together. Thanks to these posts, our family stories will last not only the lifetime of this blog, but also … Continue reading →

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Favorite Ornaments

Posted on 01/05/2016 by chick

Our Christmas tree has been dropping a lot of needles, and the only thing drinking its water is Peeps, the cat. So I decided yesterday that it was time for the tree to go. The kids and I removed the … Continue reading →

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Mysteries from Long Ago

Posted on 01/21/2015 by chick

I remember loving two series of books when I was in grade school. I knew one of them was the Green Knowe series by L.M. Boston. I didn’t remember the name or author of the other series, though. I’ve often … Continue reading →

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Mixed-Up Memories

Posted on 11/13/2011 by chick

“But you know, my dear,” said Poirot gently, “people are never like what you remember them. You make them, as the years go by, more and more the way you wish them to be, and as you think you remember … Continue reading →

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Remembering

Posted on 05/16/2008 by chick

I have been reading a memoir by M.M. Kaye called The Sun in the Morning. It’s a long book and it feels like it’s taking forever to finish, but I don’t mind. I wish it really could go on forever. … Continue reading →

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