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Nov 17, 20202 min read
Getting Out of the Way For Growth
Some days feel like an endless cycle of dishes and laundry. I did remember to put the wash in the dryer after I'd washed it a second...
Nov 16, 20202 min read
Only Conan May Eat Like a Barbarian
"Kal, you're eating like a Barbarian. Since you're not Conan, you have to stop." Yes, those words came out of my mouth at dinner tonight....
Nov 13, 20202 min read
Meanie Mom
"Mom, you never let us have any fun!" "If it wasn't for Dad, we'd never have fun!" "Mom, you always say no!" "Why won't you ever let us...
Nov 12, 20202 min read
What's In That Little Bunny Head?
Ginger the Bunny continues to be my study buddy. I'll have a few weeks of intense work, but I love feeling the warmth of her little body...
Nov 10, 20202 min read
My Deck Office; and Who Needs a Recipe?
Never-the-Same-Twice Pork Roast is when you throw a pork roast in the crock pot, then empty out all the mostly-empty bottles of...
Nov 7, 20204 min read
How To Be a Perfect Mom
My sister has much to do with compiling this list. She has 4 children. The youngest is 2 1/2 years old, very opinionated and very...
Nov 6, 20202 min read
I Don't Know What Happens After 5 Minutes Into a Movie
The kids know not to believe me when I assure them I'll stay awake for a movie at the end of a long day. The end of the day starts at...
Nov 4, 20203 min read
2020 Doesn't Have to be Awful
Ginger Snap the Bunny made an appearance in Kara's class today. She was quite a hit with all the 5th-graders and was sporting her hot...
Nov 2, 20202 min read
A Thump-and-Bump Day
A random collection of thoughts from the weekend: A Thump and Bump Day is my term for those days when I feel just a bit irritable, and...
Oct 31, 20202 min read
Cake, Soccer, and Cleaning
Today's work of clearing out my shop was capped with the most delicious lemon cake from my father-in-law. We all had a slice and a visit...
Oct 29, 20202 min read
Enchiladas or Oreos For Dinner?
Kara asked for chicken enchiladas yesterday. I couldn't pull that off for then, and Kris took us out for pizza anyway, so I saved her...
Oct 28, 20202 min read
Hygge is a Real Word
Kris cooked tonight at Bruno's Pizza. That turned into Target later, and a fun family outing. The trip was more fun for the kids if you...
Oct 26, 20202 min read
Bunny Time, Family Time, and Kroger to the Rescue
A weekend recap after two days of missed writing: Bunny pictures to start. She's just a furry ball of joy. Right now, she is scurrying...
Oct 23, 20201 min read
A Mangled PBJ
Who eats a sandwich this way? Kara is the answer to that question. She's always had her own way of doing things. We're just doing well...
Oct 20, 20203 min read
The Dollar General Version of Indiana Jones
I've been MIA the last two days, at least from writing. So here's what's been happening: I saw ducks on my walk yesterday. Two males...
Oct 16, 20202 min read
Bunny Tales
I'm taking a break from writing today to let the bunny tell you about life at our house. Here she is: Hi, uh, my name is Ginger Snap. ...
Oct 15, 20202 min read
A Good Soup Day
The rain sounds soft and pitter-pattery this morning. A good day for soup. We had a 32F degree swing in temperature yesterday for...
Oct 13, 20204 min read
Rabbit Trails
What started as a fun day at the corn maze (hosted by the orchard we visited a few days ago) turned into bringing home a bunny. Yes, we...
Oct 12, 20202 min read
Hoosiers Love Carbs
Some days are just noodle days. We, that is, I, made a broth from the bones of two rotisserie chickens from our dinner on Friday night....
Oct 8, 20202 min read
Grandma's Dishes
I'm missing my deceased grandparents right now. We have some of their dishes in our cabinets, and every time I use them, I think fondly...
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