Category Archives: I Left Home for Awhile
Home for the Holidays.
We would like to announce the arrival of our son. He burst forth into this world on Thursday, December 8th, 2011 at 10:53 AM. We named him William John, in honor of my father and both of our grandfathers (respectively). … Continue reading
Pair of Perfect Weekends.
Old Miner’s Day Parade was occurring the weekend we went to the mountains two weeks ago, but we didn’t know about until it was happening. We heard the military jets fly over to kick it off and we saw remnants … Continue reading
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Along for the Ride.
One of the things I appreciate about Tony is that he pulls me out of my routine and worries, and encourages me to do things spontaneously. Respectful, of course, of my needs or things I need to do… thus the … Continue reading
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Weather Tricksters!
It was last Friday evening and I was gathering my stuff to go to the gym, debating in my mind whether I’d do an easy work out that night and a heavy work out in the morning, or just do … Continue reading
How It Came In.
A few months ago, the good Samaritan in the house (aka Tony) jumped his co-worker’s car for him. The guy, in an off-hand manner (everything this guy says sounds kind of off-hand, actually) told him, “Thanks, man, I owe you … Continue reading
Up & Down the Hill.
While you were here wishing us a Happy Anniversary, we were in San Francisco having dinner, riding the cable car and walking. We’ve been to San Francisco a half dozen times together and we’ve never had the time to ride … Continue reading
Ping Pong, Fairies, Balloons, Bikes & Pirates
With a title like that, why bother writing anything else? Right? The month of June is over, marking the fact that a whole bunch of kids are now a year older! Nephew Milo has had a love of ping pongs … Continue reading
Just Big Kids!
We all know that June is the month for weddings, but who knew it’s also birthday party month for kids? I’m looking at our calendar, and we have a party to attend every weekend of the month. Gives a whole … Continue reading
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The Long Weekend.
The sun had slid silently, without drama over to the other side of the house, casting the porch into lengthening shadows. Pine trees surrounded the house, the tips of their branches opening like candelabras reaching toward the heavens, standing straight, … Continue reading
Don’t Fit In…
… or I have temporary ADD and can’t seem to put together a coherent post about one topic. So you get bullet points. I know, you’re thinking “Hey, that’s no different than your most recent posts!” And I’m here to … Continue reading
