Tag Archives: Life

Simple Sunday – The Great White Jelly of the Deep

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Shoes

I have always found jellyfish to be pretty fascinating and I am glad my boys like them too.  Cody pointed this one out to me the other day when we were walking the pier in our small town.  The only … Continue reading →

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Carter-isms of the Day

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Shoes

It is a very rare thing for me to actually plan ahead a blog post.  I write on topics or daily goings on that I find funny or moving in some way.  As of late I have not been inspired … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Last of the Lazy Summer Days

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Shoes

On this last weekend of summer vacation, before the start of another busy school year, we have been soaking up the sun.  There have been long bike rides, walks to the blackberry patch, water play in the yard, and hanging … Continue reading →

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Bladders, Bowels, and Blue Moons

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Shoes

Before I delve into this post I want to thank everyone for their comments, thoughts, and personal memories on my previous post Traveling Backwards.  My trip to South Dakota was breathtaking.  I need some time to process it but I … Continue reading →

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Traveling Backwards

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Shoes

Tomorrow morning I will board a plane.  I will be gone for four days and three nights.  My destination and what I find there will make me cry, bring me joy, and give me great cause for reflection.  I am … Continue reading →

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Mad as a Hornet

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Shoes

It was Husband’s second day of work at his new job.  He had just finished saying goodbye to us.  The boys and I were still at the table finishing up our breakfast when Delilah came in the doggy door.  “Came … Continue reading →

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The Bald Truth

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Shoes

These are all pictures of me.  Notice anything? I have Alopecia.  I have had it since my senior year in high school although at that time it was not noticeable.  I went completely bald in 1994 when my natural golden … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – A Forgotten Rind

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Shoes

A watermelon rind tossed aside and forgotten only to be found and enjoyed by another. While I would have preferred the boys use the bowl left out specifically for watermelon rinds, I am glad it did not go to waste.

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Buckingham Palace

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Shoes

Every evening before the boys go to bed they are expected to clean up their toys.  Quite often they have to be told more than once but for the most part they know the routine and don’t make too many … Continue reading →

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The Cat Conundrum

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Shoes

One nice day in early spring, our neighbor took her daughter to Arkansas for a three week long visit and never came back.  She had told no one of her plans not even her husband of nine years, the father … Continue reading →

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