Category Archives: Random Thoughts

Spreading Cheer One Cookie at a Time

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Shoes

Carter ran from door to door around our cul-de-sac, bags of freshly baked cookies clutched in his fist. He respected social distancing, knocking, putting the cookies down, and stepping away to wait and see if someone answered. If they did … Continue reading →

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Am I Married to He Who Must Not Be Named?

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Shoes

Last weekend as I was focused on cleaning the garage, Husband shaved his facial hair. Without warning. The last time this happened was about ten years ago. Basically, Cody and Carter do not know of a time when he did … Continue reading →

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The 90’s had a Smell and I Found it in my Garage

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Shoes

Our garage. It is a turmoil of stuff – stuff we need, stuff we don’t need, stuff we don’t even know we have and don’t need (or do we?).  Plainly, just too much stuff if you ask me. If you … Continue reading →

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An Owls’ Outing

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Shoes

When the boys were younger, we found magic everywhere and in everything we did. We danced with our own shadows while waiting at the bus stop, we named the bushes and hills that comprised our small patch of woods on … Continue reading →

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When James Exercises

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Shoes

The other day I caught our orange cat, James, hanging on Husband’s robe. At the time of the robe hanging, the robe was itself hanging on the back of our bedroom door and, thankfully, not hanging on Husband. I happened … Continue reading →

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It will be useful again, someday.

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Shoes

One day last week, to combat the boredom that comes with a pandemic quarantining, Carter decided to rearrange the furniture in his bedroom. He drew out a schematic of where he wanted his bed, dresser, bookcase. Without any thought to … Continue reading →

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Not Another Post About New Years Resolutions?!?

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Shoes

When asked if I make resolutions for the New Year, I will tell you that no, I do not. But that is not entirely truthful.  I do reflect on the year gone past and consider actions I can take to … Continue reading →

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On how we got a Christmas Cockroach

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Shoes

Easley’s Fun Shop, an iconic family owned costume store here in Phoenix, is closing it’s doors after a good long run of 72 years.  Cody and Carter are very aware of this and have been for some time.  (Both boys … Continue reading →

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Missed Opportunity

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Shoes

As I wandered through the kitchen, bags under my eyes, wearing my old, tattered, flannel pajamas and my new cozy, purple llama socks, a dog food dish in my hand, I heard Cody ask Husband what the word sexy meant. … Continue reading →

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How to Lose 12.8 Pounds Safely and Instantly*

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Shoes

Pick up cat Step onto scale Record weight Put down cat Step onto scale Record weight Subtract second weight from first weight to calculate weight lost Celebrate weight loss by eating a piece or two of fudge Repeat process whenever … Continue reading →

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