Category Archives: The Virus

Colonel Mustard in the Billiard Room with the Wrench?

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Shoes

Weighing in at about six pounds and with a length of 20 inches, our billiard table is elegant and impressive. Cue sticks of 22 inches long, balls, triangle, and table brush all scaled to size, it proudly proves that good … Continue reading →

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A Trader Joe’s Christmas in Spring

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Shoes

As like most things, shopping looks a lot different in this time of COVID-19. Husband is the main grocery store shopper. He goes out as infrequently as possible, using curbside pick-up whenever possible. The list of places we shop has … Continue reading →

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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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Simple Sunday – Sigh

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Shoes

It has been thirty-seven days since we left the house as a family to go somewhere, actually getting out of the car. (I’m not counting going for a sanity drive, as going somewhere, nor am I counting walks.) I’m feeling … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Moments in Teaching Remotely

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Shoes

Working from home as a third grade teacher can lead to some unexpected moments.

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Simple Sunday – Our Gargoyle of the Paper Products

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Shoes

How do you keep your’s safe?

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What is a Floor Towel, you ask?

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Shoes

Yesterday was my birthday. It was also Tuesday and so one with any sense would immediately join the two thoughts and put together a birthday Taco Tuesday. Which, of course, we did. Before I get into the Taco Tuesday-ness of … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Views from within our Quarantine Circle

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Shoes

Front yard, backyard. Pictures from within our safe space. Why is it that “front yard” is two words, but “backyard” is one? I find it rather bothersome.

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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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