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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.

Ode to Alone

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Shoes

Alone mamma? In the singular Mamma! quiet as can be. Mamma, where are you!?! I think that I almost forgot the sound made by a ticking clock.  Being a stay at home mom to two rowdy boys ages five and three means that, while … Continue reading →

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A New Scientific Discovery: Householdfilm

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Shoes

Merriam Webster defines clutter as (noun) 1 a:  a crowded or confused mass or collection    b:  things that clutter a place   Merriam defines biofilm as (noun)     :  a thin usually resistant layer of microorganisms (as bacteria) that form … Continue reading →

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DVD Malice with Good Intent

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Shoes

I am not a movie buff.  I can not even tell you the last time I set foot in a movie theater.  If Husband and I still have the energy to watch a movie, and by movie I am referring to one that … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – On Top of the Water

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Shoes
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Treasures in a Jar

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Shoes

Yesterday the boys and I drove to Port Townsend where we met up with my mom for lunch.  The weather was perfect; sun, blue sky, light breeze, and a soft layer of fog over the water.  We got there about half an … Continue reading →

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The Rules for Hide and Seek

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Shoes

Every Tuesday evening during the summer our small town puts on a free concert at the downtown waterfront park.  The music variety includes rock, pop, country, Caribbean, and 50’s dance tunes.  Last night was swing music, big band style.  Not in my top 10 list … Continue reading →

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Into the Wild

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Shoes

Over the weekend we cram packed our truck with various camping gear and headed into the great wilderness.  It was the first time we were brave enough to camp since the children were born.  We hired our babysitter to take … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Banana Bread

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Shoes

What do you do when you come home from a long weekend of camping to several ripe bananas?  Why, you make banana bread, of course!

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Is there a Doctor in the House?

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Shoes

I thought house calls were a thing of the past but apparently I was wrong. Much to my surprise I was received by not one, but two doctors yesterday morning.  The shortest of the two took my temperature and declared it to … Continue reading →

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Lions, Tigers & Shrimp – oh my!

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Shoes

Kids like teddy bears, am I right?  My boys have several that they have collected over the years: new baby is born gifts, gifts from doting grandparents, stuffed bears from hospital trips, the list goes on. Cody’s favorite stuffed animal, hands … Continue reading →

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