Tag Archives: Parenting

Simple Sunday – Alley Cat

Posted on September 5, 2021 by Shoes

Cutting through an alley in Flagstaff on our way to an art festival yesterday, we walked past the above door. Carter says “Look momma, a cat!” “Ahhh,” I replied, already missing our cats even though we just left the house … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – When Life Imitates Art and Other Nonsense We Do

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Shoes

We went to the Phoenix Art Museum a couple weeks ago, trading our long-time Science Center membership for a bit of culture. Carter enjoyed the scavenger hunt, checking off the found items with minimal art appreciation. I did capture a … Continue reading →

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Pandemic Teaching (again)

Posted on August 21, 2021 by Shoes

We are two weeks into our new school year. The boys are in person this year as they are vaccinated. They also ride the city bus to and from school, a new experience they have already mastered. I am so … Continue reading →

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Cody’s Wit and Wisdom

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Shoes

Driving by a Tesla charging station, I wondered aloud what the collective noun for Tesla would be. I suggested a clutch, which really makes no sense seeing as they have none. But Cody, in brilliant form, suggested a spark. A … Continue reading →

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The Delicious Mistake

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Shoes

With Carter off on his week long camping trip, Cody seems worried about how he will fill his days. He decided that part of his day-filling will involve cooking with me, which I find more exciting than playing this video … Continue reading →

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Sealed with a Heart

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Shoes

A week ago I wrote a letter to Carter. His Boy Scout troop had reservations for a week long camping trip up by the rim, near Payson. He had not left yet at the time of my letter writing, they … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Happy Father’s Day Husband!

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Shoes
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Dave & Busters (with a side of nude Burt Reynolds)

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Shoes

To support Carter’s Boy Scout Troop, we purchased a coupon card from him, as did several of our neighbors (thanks, neighbors!). It was one of those cards full of discounts, most of which you will never use and you fully … Continue reading →

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Where the Clutter Ends

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Shoes

Husband is the master of clutter. In my life his clutter is a bit like the music one is subjected to while on hold waiting to talk to a representative of some random company or another, background noise that is … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Litterbox Mafi

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Shoes

me: “One down, two to go!“ This morning I was in the process of one of my least favorite tasks, the cleaning of the litter boxes. We have three cats and as such should have four boxes, one more than … Continue reading →

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