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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.

All in a Ten Minute Conversation

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Shoes

While driving to Cody’s physical therapy this morning, Cody asked me why the dump truck in front of us kept breaking.  We were driving down a hill at the time so I explained to him about momentum and used his train track set … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Dear Sunscreen, May We Meet Again Soon

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Shoes

I am officially calling it; summer is over.  I know, I know the first official day of fall was September 23rd.  On that day there was still some lingering warmth and dusty sunrays to trick the mind into thoughts of ice … Continue reading →

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Rut? You Say That Like It’s a Dirty Word.

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Shoes

I am not a fan of change which is a bummer since change tends to happen.  A lot.  I know, I know, it is not cool to say you don’t like change.  Change is suppose to be embraced, it helps … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Cherry Tomatoes

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Shoes

Our one little cherry tomato plant in the corner of our garden has had an amazing year.  It may officially be fall, but the tomatoes just keep coming.  Hooray for these sweet little treats from mother earth!

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My WordPress Therapy – Session One

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Shoes

Yesterday I was reduced to gut wrenching sobs and mindless pacing in the back corner of our local Office Depot.  I was planning to make a quick trip to pick up colored laser printer paper while both boys were at school.  … Continue reading →

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Dusting Off the Extra Silverware

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Shoes

As some of you may know, last Saturday my family celebrated the 11th Annual Practice Thanksgiving.  I wish I could tell you some amazing story about how such a holiday came about but the details are lost in the fog of history.  I know that … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Stairs to a Garden

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Shoes
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Happy Practice Thanksgiving Everyone!

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Shoes

The floors have been scrubbed, the carpet vacuumed.  The piles of life’s clutter – magazines, bills to pay, important school paperwork – have all been hidden in the back bedroom.  The extra leaf to the table has been added and a … Continue reading →

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A Brief Interruption in Blogging

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Shoes

I may not be blogging much for the next week so please feel free to go about your normal business until I return.  My mother in law is arriving from Tucson this evening for a week long stay.  My MIL is wonderful and … Continue reading →

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Ahoy My Hearties!!

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Shoes

Well, according to the buzz on my Facebook News Feed, (and really what’s a more reliable source of news than that?) it is International Talk Like a Pirate Day.  So let us smartly raise up our mugs of grog and let out a … Continue reading →

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