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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.

Simple Sunday – I Spy

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Shoes

Recently I did a bit of organizing in our kitchen. Chloe decided to help me. I think she is eyeing the miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. So was I. Smart cat!

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Sweet(s)!

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Shoes

Carter likes things that are old (I refuse to use the word antique because some of the items he view as antique are from the 80’s). He also likes things that are sweet. He has recently become enthralled with his … Continue reading →

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Walking Genius

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Shoes

Last night Husband was crowned with the title “Walking Genius” from non other than our son, Carter. Such high praise from a tween requires explanation. Apparently, unbeknownst to me, Husband has had a life long empty Hershey’s Syrup bottle ritual.  … Continue reading →

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Selfie Bomb – When I Leave My Phone on the Counter

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Shoes

I expect it from my teenager, but not from my husband.  

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Eating (with) Grandma

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Shoes

Late last week as I was rummaging around in our freezer, I came across some leftover Practice Thanksgiving turkey. I really need to clean out my freezer more often. (If you are unfamiliar with our family created holiday, you can … Continue reading →

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Lost his… Marbles?

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Shoes

Now that we are consistently in the triple digits here in Phoenix, Husband has decided it is time to do some roof maintenance, maintenance he has been putting off. Apparently we have a plethora of ladders, ranging from the very … Continue reading →

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Natural Social Distancing

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Shoes

A couple weeks ago we got out of town and went in search of nature. The pups were excited to be invited along, squeezing out of the house as we loaded up the car, happy to wait in the back … Continue reading →

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Oatmeal-Old

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Shoes

I came to the harsh realization yesterday that I have reached the Oatmeal-Old Age. No, I’m not at the Plain Oatmeal-Old Age, yet. I’m more at the Raisins, Nuts, and Brown Sugar Oatmeal-Old Age. Don’t get me wrong, I know … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Unprotected

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Shoes

This is what happens when I take the mattress protector off to wash it. How do they know?

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Making the News and Reopening Schools

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Shoes

When the state that you live in makes the national news, especially in these times, you can be pretty confident that it is not a good thing. This along with a virtual town hall hosted by my school district’s superintendent … Continue reading →

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