Author Archives: Shoes

About Shoes

I am an elementary school teacher, a former microbiologist, a mom to a herd of two boys, and a grilled cheese sandwich and beer connoisseur.

Simple Sunday – Happy Father’s Day Husband!

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Shoes
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Fur Friday – Cat Camo

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Shoes

Finding just the right background to fade into – Cat-ouflage. Chloe cleverly utilizes the colors and textures of our voluminous bathmat, carefully aligning herself with the multitone stripes. Leia chooses the quiet, out of the way spaces of empty dining … Continue reading →

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Dave & Busters (with a side of nude Burt Reynolds)

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Shoes

To support Carter’s Boy Scout Troop, we purchased a coupon card from him, as did several of our neighbors (thanks, neighbors!). It was one of those cards full of discounts, most of which you will never use and you fully … Continue reading →

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Cooler than Yesterday

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Shoes

Even in the summer, especially in the summer, Husband and I get up early and walk the dogs. We were more than half way through our two mile walk this morning and I was dragging. The sun was clawing its’ … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Get Back to the Nest, Little One!

Posted on June 13, 2021 by Shoes

Papa Quail was most displeased to find his little one out of the nest and away from the protection of the bush at the base of our mesquite trees. Photo credit to Husband

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Fur Friday – Pay Attention to Me!

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Shoes

This is the look I get when I brush my teeth but James wants me to hold him instead.

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Where the Clutter Ends

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Shoes

Husband is the master of clutter. In my life his clutter is a bit like the music one is subjected to while on hold waiting to talk to a representative of some random company or another, background noise that is … Continue reading →

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Cherries and Chips

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Shoes

One of the activities we will continue with from pandemic life is grocery store curbside pick-up. It is very convenient, especially since Husband does it all except write the list (and sometimes he even does that). However, things can go … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Litterbox Mafi

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Shoes

me: “One down, two to go!“ This morning I was in the process of one of my least favorite tasks, the cleaning of the litter boxes. We have three cats and as such should have four boxes, one more than … Continue reading →

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Uninvited Houseguest

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Shoes

Living within walking distance to a park is great. Living within walking distance to a park during a global pandemic, is amazing. And so it was on Friday evening , that Cody and Carter were at the park hanging out … Continue reading →

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