Tag Archives: Family

Simple Sunday – Taking Flight

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Shoes

Before the Arizona rains came and the boys did this, we saved a morning dove from much distress and perhaps even an early death. Husband and the boys had taken the dogs for a walk while I stayed home and … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Zombies and Robo-Sharks

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Shoes

It was the quarantine.  Or maybe the robo-sharks. It could even have been the intensive laser testing.  Whatever it was, it has kept me from gaining access to my computer for the past two months, from blogging. It was most … Continue reading →

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Lay off the Candy, Alice Cooper!

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Shoes

Husband and I were having a conversation at the dinner table tonight about a band that we are going to see with some friends next month.  The band, Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers (the lead singer was in the band … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Star Wars Sunday

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Shoes

How did you spend your last Sunday of 2015?  We awoke early to watch the force awaken – in 3-D at the IMAX. After the movie, which was awesome, we went out to eat for my favorite meal – second … Continue reading →

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An Early Christmas (Photographically Represented Using Carter’s Stuffed Owls, Barney and Barney Jr.)

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Shoes

Last weekend we drove to Tucson to celebrate an early Christmas with family.  Cody and Carter’s cousins are heading out of town for the actual event, so we convened at my mother-in-law’s house for dinner and presents. Carter, of course, … Continue reading →

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The Double Standard of Belief (or What to Wear to a Hanukkah Party)

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Shoes

My parents were both raised to believe in God.  Both of them, somewhere along the way, chose to stop. I was raised to notice and believe in the wholeness and beauty of nature.  That was our belief system, although at … Continue reading →

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And the Stockings were Sorted

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Shoes

My school district closes for the entire week of Thanksgiving.  Cody and Carter’s school, however, is open Monday and Tuesday.  This means that I had two days off with no kids around the house.  Very nice. I did the typical … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Practicing Wearing Pants

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Shoes

The mornings have become cold here in Arizona.  The temperatures have been in the low 40’s when I drop the boys off at their school. And still, they do not want to wear pants.  Finally I insisted. So Carter wears … Continue reading →

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The Substance of Grief

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Shoes

This morning, the first day after the day of the death of my father-in-law, I found myself trying to define the sense and complexity of grief. What could I use to define it?  Grief is a long list of adjectives … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Soda Fountain Smiles

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Shoes

Happiness is… a root beer float.

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