Tag Archives: Nature

Simple Sunday – Up to the Top of the World

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Shoes

They shimmered in the sun, whirring and spinning non-stop while we waited in line for our turn. Up, up, up.  At the top was a breathtaking view.  Ladybugs – four, five, half a dozen or more – alighted upon us, … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Camping/Glamping

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Shoes

Yesterday we did some pseudo camping.  This is basically where a person is too tired to full on camp so they just meet up with their friends at the campground and spend the day.  We packed our camp chairs, some … Continue reading →

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Babies Come From Vashon Island

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Shoes

Several weeks ago we were invited to a friend’s birthday party which was located on a piece of private beach attached to their neighborhood community center.  The open aired structure and bbq area sit atop a grassy hill that slops … Continue reading →

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Wishing on a Rock

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Shoes

Yesterday I was a rock star. After creating a lesson plan and presenting that lesson to a group of my cohorts (((who had to pretend to be six and seven year olds (my lesson was teaching near-doubles addition to a … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Do You Want to Hear How Busy I Have Been or See a Cool Picture of a Bear?

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Shoes

I am two weeks into the master’s program and while it is busy, I find it to be manageable.  I have not had much time for personal reflection, creative writing, or the reading and writing of blogs.  That said I … Continue reading →

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Chipmunks and Nail Chewing

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Shoes

Carter and I were leaving the bus stop the other day after getting Cody safely on the school bus when we startled a chipmunk.  It leapt into the air, grabbed the nearest tree and scampered part way up.  It clung … Continue reading →

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The Little Blue Robin Egg

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Shoes

On our walk home from the school bus this afternoon I spied a small light blue egg shell by the side of the road.  It was really only half a shell and it led to the following discussion. carter: If … Continue reading →

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Bioluminescence and a Badge for Beating up a Hippo

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Shoes

Over a lunchtime bowl of mac and cheese, Carter and I got to talking about what he wanted to be when he grew up.  It was a toss up between a botanist and a garbage man. The conversation started with … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – An Almost Spring Bouquet

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Shoes

The birds and plants all speak of the arrival of spring but the chill in the air tells me that it is not quite time. The boys collected some dandelions, mini pinecones, and a fall leaf which made for a … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – The Liquid Land

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Shoes

This weekend we went on our yearly trip to the ocean.  It was the first time we witnessed the power of an ocean storm (from the warmth and safely of our cabin).  There were predictions of waves thirty feet tall.  … Continue reading →

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