Category Archives: friends

Vacation; or, We Attack the Pacific Northwest

N.B.: I’m stealing the format of this post from Tammy, because it’s a great way to do this quickly given that we took about 4,000 pictures. We drove from Pocatello to Port Townsend, WA (1,700 miles) to visit Grammy and … Continue reading

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Double Date

Just got home from a double date night at Lava Hot Springs. Yummy Thai food, a soak in a hot spring-fed pool in the chilly night air and moonlight, and good conversation with friends. The kids got to hang out … Continue reading

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There will be time, there will be time

To prepare a face to meet the faces that you meet; There will be time to murder and create, And time for all the works and days of hands That lift and drop a question on your plate; Time for … Continue reading

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Yes, We are Hobbits

We ended up having two, count ‘em, two Thanksgiving dinners this weekend. Turkey #1 was had at Anthropapa’s boss’s house on Thursday. We brought homemade rolls and brussels sprouts, she made everything else. Which was great, as we didn’t have … Continue reading

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Abundance

We had a good day. We shared a wonderful meal with friends and family. We have a safe, warm home, and we are all healthy. Much to be thankful for. In our family, we always hold hands and say or … Continue reading

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Recent Feed Reader Items of Note

A meteorite fell to earth in western Canada, and miraculously was caught on video. Great ball of fire! Ever wonder what all those odd names on the world map mean in their original languages? Turns out it’s harder to figure … Continue reading

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Saturday Steiner

So, I spent the morning doing wet-on-wet painting with a roomful of other Waldorf mamas at Melisa‘s house. It was so great to meet people on this path, learning as we go. We nibbled yummy snacks, did some beautiful paintings … Continue reading

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Commenter Meme

I saw this first on Charlotte‘s blog, but Ellie tagged me for it. The rules: 1. List the last ten people who have commented on your blog. The List: Eve Lori Dawn Alida (un)relaxeddad David Denise Helen Jen Nana 1: … Continue reading

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It’s All Good

I’m sitting in a comfy chair, eating a wedge of homemade chocolate chip shortbread.* I look out the window to watch SillyBilly flying a toy airplane out on the lawn in the wind. I can hear a cat munching on … Continue reading

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All Over Creation

Both the title of the book I’m reading, and where I went today. The book is by Ruth Ozeki. I read it a few years ago and liked it well enough. The other day I was thinking of books to … Continue reading

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