Monthly Archives: April 2013

This Just in (or Would That be Out?)

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Shoes

This afternoon I received a call from the school nurse.  She quickly assured me that everything was fine (the first words out of anyone’s mouth from the school when they call.  It only took one time of them calling and … Continue reading →

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Snippets of Life

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Shoes

I am tired and my mind is not really wanting to do this writing thing.  I fear that if I don’t push myself every now and again to create something more than math homework and history papers I will forget … Continue reading →

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The Worst Day of My Life

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Shoes

Originally posted on Shoes On The Wrong Feet:
Six years ago today our first child was born.  It was an emergency C-section.  I was twenty-six weeks pregnant.  We ended up at the hospital because I had spotting and intense lower…

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Simple Sunday – Catnip, a Gateway Drug?

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Shoes

Earlier this week I splurged and bought the cats an all natural catnip filled hemp mouse.  Delilah chewed on it, batted it around, and then went and took a nap.  Bleu, however, just would not stop. I hope I have … Continue reading →

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Bioluminescence and a Badge for Beating up a Hippo

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Shoes

Over a lunchtime bowl of mac and cheese, Carter and I got to talking about what he wanted to be when he grew up.  It was a toss up between a botanist and a garbage man. The conversation started with … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Happy Birthday to Me!!

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Shoes

Thirty-nine years. All the moments All the people who have been a part of them All the ups All the downs They all have made me who I am today. And for that I am glad.

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College and Columns

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Shoes

Today is the first day of school.  I need two classes (US History and Mathematics for Elementary Teachers) and must take one more big scary test before I can officially breath, knowing I will indeed be able to start the … Continue reading →

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