It was ok. I guess.
musings
a) Because it was 4th of July weekend, three years ago, and we were worried we would miss the fireworks. Correction: I was worried I would miss the fireworks. – b) Because a giant, glowing hand was attacking us. – c) Because it was hot and melting in the heat wasn’t in our plans that […]
Juta is a plush toy kind of gal. It’s either a rawhide that she can chew and eat, or stuffed, cartoony looking animals. She won’t touch anything else. She’ll cherish any new plush that comes into the house. Walking up and wagging at it when she thinks we aren’t looking, gently carrying it around, drooling […]
Right up there with coffee and wine, books and hats, canines and movies and Minnesota lake country, my list of loves also includes fireworks. I’m not really sure why I love fireworks so much. They’re loud, pretty, and typically associated with some kind of special event or holiday. But I think I also enjoy them […]
Hands down, one of my favorite things about working for myself is the flexibility. To be able to work when you want, on what you want, is a beautiful thing. It’s energizing and good-scary and sometimes makes you want to pinch yourself just to ensure that you’re not actually dreaming the seemingly unlimited freedoms that […]
1. This is my kitchen, as of 2 minutes ago. And now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go hide in that corner over there. Don’t let anyone tell you that Type A’s can’t get messy once in a while. Anyone anyone anyone. – 2. Hubz just called: Him: Hey. Me: Hey! Him: Whatcha […]
My little sister, Jill, my only sibling, and I have always been close. We’re not the kind of close that talks every day, or even every week. We’re the kind of close that allows us to jump right back into things immediately upon seeing each other, even if a long month or two has passed. […]
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