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~:: On Birthdays ::~

Behinder and behinder. In our house, at some point, I made a decree: Christmas is all about Christ, but birthdays are all about YOU. I always hated the sit-on-Santa-and-ask-for-stuff thing. So for my poor children, if Santa’s lap was involved, … Continue reading

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~:: Stalking the Killdeer ::~

When I was—what was I? In high school, I think, and spending the night at Kristin DeKuiper’s house. Her parents took us to this—umm—presentation at something like a gym, where they’d set up a projector (remember the sound a projector … Continue reading

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~::gifts, prizes, surprises and delights ::~

Got a cold.  Can’t bweathe. (insert cough here)  This puts me even more behind in everything, including reading you, Dawn. And you, Cori. On the couch watching a smarmy movie—not for long, though; it’s really stupid and the synth score … Continue reading

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~:: Rest of the Springy Thing ::~

We have always kept a line between the candy eggs on Saturday and maybe real eggs on Sunday, though why dyed eggs, real or not, should count as appropriate on such a deeply significant holy day, I’m not sure I … Continue reading

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~:: The Spring Thing ::~

Rewind: Easter Part 1 – Outside Chaz came home with a surprise for me—plush peeps. Even though these will NOT dry out and become a crusty delight, they are dang cute. And here we are: an ancient scene somewhat reduced. … Continue reading

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~:: My Very Large House ::~

I have written about this before, the strange and expanding nature of my very large house. It starts with a cluster of not very large rooms.  Like these two, with a boy standing on the seam between them. And like … Continue reading

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~:: Never a Dull Moment ::~

I have this whole, insane load of craziness to record here. But Gin is coming, so I am dusting and washing and shaking out things in preparation for the visit of my lovely daughter and the boys. Just a head’s … Continue reading

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~:: Easter ::~

I am restless.  There are so many things I want to write down. So many shots I want to share. On the Sabbath, I tend to want to write things of a spiritual nature, but today I am so tempted … Continue reading

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~:: Why We Can Never Be Bored ::~

First, I would like to offer you a profound treat. As part of your preparation for Easter (not the chickie and bunny part, but the heart-stopping love part), I refer you to a lovely piece of writing done by one … Continue reading

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~:: How We Captured a Duck ::~

Back in the saddle (not literally). Slept through a million odd dreams, hours’ and hours’ worth. Woke up feeling more like myself. Dressed for the pasture. Greeted the dogs. Checked my mail. Put my phone in my pocket and my … Continue reading

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