Category Archives: Furry Feet (and fish)

The Tail of the Dog

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Shoes

My first two years of teaching, I worked with a population that was overwhelmingly high-needs.  The entire district was Title I, meaning that greater than 95% (I don’t know the exact percentage, but it was in the high nineties) qualified … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday–Windows Key + L

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Shoes

Recently I have been finding strange screenshots and additional tabs open on my computer.I started locking my keyboard.    Chloe, took one last nap on my keyboard, discovered that she could no longer wreck havoc and immediately lost interest. I do … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Honey Bun

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Shoes

Tomorrow is the first day back to school.  Last night I was talking to Husband about how I will once again make the shift from the title of “mom” to that of “Mrs. M…” as I step back into the … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Crock Pot Cat

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Shoes

*Please note, no actual cats were harmed in the making of the crock pot pulled pork taco dinner.

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Hair of the Cat?

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Shoes

Urban Dictionary defines hair of the cat as : drinking non-alcoholic beverages to relieve a hangover, especially when others in the area are engaged in consuming alcohol to feel better. At our house it happens almost every morning – but … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – The Ants Go Marching Two By Two

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Shoes

Our zoo home is now full.  We have two of everything.  Two adults (although Husband and I do not always appear as such).  Two kids.  Two dogs.  And now, two kittens. Meet Chloe.  She came from the Humane Society and … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Summer Pie Day and a Tetanus Shot

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Shoes

Yesterday we celebrated Summer Pie Day.  Stemming from National Pie Day, in January, we determined that a Pie Day celebration that occurs in the summer was needed due to the distinct lack of fresh berries in the winter months.  We … Continue reading →

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Family Growth

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Shoes

We have two new additions to our family – one perhaps more exciting than the other but both mention worthy.  First I would like you to meet Invincible Dave. Dave is a metal desk of the metal furniture company, Invincible.  … Continue reading →

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And a Splash of Moonshine

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Shoes

cody (8 years old):  If I were to describe Haley I would say that she is as black as night with just a splash of moonshine. Haley is our rescue dog.  She is a black lab mixed with what we … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name?

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Shoes

As I may have mentioned, there are a lot of stray cats that have taken up residency in our apartment complex.  Their lives are fairly cozy in this gated community where all dogs are leashed and the cars putter around … Continue reading →

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