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Month: September 2016

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The Crew

September 29, 2016September 29, 2016 Carol1 Comment

This picture is not dated, but based on my father's glasses, it was taken before I was born. He's third from left, my dad, and four of the other fellows are my first cousins. (There are two I don't recognize, which doesn't necessarily mean they aren't related to me, too.) It would have been early morning, when… Continue reading The Crew

Family · Life · Parenting

Portraits in Neglect

September 23, 2016September 23, 2016 CarolLeave a comment

Hello friends. Did you have a rough week? A rough morning? Are you questioning your basic competence? Feeling bad about your children's future therapy bills? I'm here for you. These just went up on the mantel this afternoon. Nice, right? It's a lovely shot, really. There's a funny painted rock, but you could make a… Continue reading Portraits in Neglect

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That Time I Ran Track

September 21, 2016 CarolLeave a comment

Well, there are just so many places to go with this, aren't there? Yes, I was once upon a time on a track team. One season, in the seventh grade. I was trying to find the thing I was good at. (Spoiler: It wasn't track.) Is it possible I used to be an even pastier hue that I currently… Continue reading That Time I Ran Track

Family · Parenting

Sidewalk Art

September 20, 2016 CarolLeave a comment

As I herded the children outside to catch the bus this morning I noticed, out of the corner of my eye, a chalk drawing on the cement.  "Oh, wonderful!" I thought to myself as I went back to look at it. That hits all the right notes. They were outside! They weren't in front of… Continue reading Sidewalk Art

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Holding the Baby

September 12, 2016September 12, 2016 CarolLeave a comment

Our friends Matt and Katie have a new baby. I was sitting here looking at his picture and blissing out on his cheeks - Is there anything better than fresh baby cheeks? - and I got to thinking about the last time they had a new baby. It was in the spring of 2014 and I remember this because right… Continue reading Holding the Baby

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