Summer is here. School is out. But lest you think it's been a free for all around here--as was hoped for by my crew--let me reassure you. No. It has not. I could see the gleam in their eyes. They were hopeful. Then they planned. And tried to manipulate and work the system. To no… Continue reading Popsicle Sticks and Provoking Posts
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You Can’t Make This Stuff Up…..But I Tried
Being the oldest of four siblings in the dark ages before internet access, I got to make up a lot of stuff. Stuff that may or may not have been true. Stuff that the ones listening to me really couldn't verify or denounce without going to Mama and Daddy. Yeah, there were days that I… Continue reading You Can’t Make This Stuff Up…..But I Tried
Down Here Where I Come From
Today we went back down to our favorite Farm Market. We went last week while the Fella was out of town to get our favorite variety of peaches. Today it was all about the experience. And the peach ice cream. As I walked around, taking it all in, realizing how much I was going to… Continue reading Down Here Where I Come From
Summer Applause
It is officially summer. No matter what the calendar or the thermometer say, in my book, summer has officially begun. This is the fourth summer I have kicked off in the same way. Sitting watching girls in leotards and boys in shorts and t-shirts show their gymnastic skills. And then there's the drive home at… Continue reading Summer Applause
On my Bedside Table
I was inspired by the book I was given yesterday to get my reading act together. As we wind down our "official learning" school year, and shift into mostly reading, I thought I'd get my "wish list of reading" put together for summer. Before I get started on my rather lengthy and somewhat intimidating list (focus is… Continue reading On my Bedside Table
Grass Clippings
It's that time again. Time to mow the grass. I suppose it's on my mind even more so this year because I am overseeing the care of three yards for a while. I am thankful for the folks helping me in this for sure. And no, it's not these guys. Thank goodness. As I watch the… Continue reading Grass Clippings
I Might Need A Nap 