Yesterday was the 4th of July and, due to a certain tropical storm, fireworks were cancelled all over the Northeastern United States. Including, like, here. But that was okay,... Read More
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… on a labyrinth
When I was designing the gardens in Maine, working with some very cool garden planners, I knew pretty much what I wanted. Well, the feeling of what I wanted. It... Read More
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… on not dying
“Okay! See ya! Don’t die!” The first time I said that to the Nearly Perfect Husband, he nearly keeled over. Him: “That’s just creepy.” Me: “What?” Him: “Don’t die?”... Read More
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… on the innumerable offenses of a mother
Micro -space- Biotics. Whoa. What a smart kid I have, studying ‘Micro -space- Biotics’. Any mother would be proud. Especially when she was, like, seven. Or eight… she might have... Read More
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… on the gift of a talisman
I totally believe there is good in the world. Hence, one might believe I don’t have to wear this particular trinket all around with me every day. Especially since... Read More
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… on testing the water first
Totally looks like Marshal Dillon Dingle is ready to head poolside, doesn’t it? Nope. Every day, every single freakin’ time he is let outside, Marshal stands up on the... Read More
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… on superheroes
There’s a dog in my town. A good and silly boy. He belongs to a dear friend of mine. As a matter of fact, he is waiting for her to... Read More
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… on freakin’ wrapping paper
I hate it. When I see it in the closet, just waiting there… taunting me with the possibility that I may never, in this lifetime, master it… I feel…... Read More
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… a morning photo shoot with blaze (and…)
7:36 a.m. Her Royal Highness, the Princess Bunny Blaze (I’m translating): Hey, Lady High Steward*, would you like to take my photograph? Me: You know you can just call... Read More
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… on dads’ day
When I was about 8 years old… I could have been 9 or 10… I don’t remember much about those times in my life, but I remember this quite clearly. I... Read More
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… on cherubs growning up
I’m not sure what is happening up there. Maybe you think this is a sweet good-bye, and show of love and support between 3 1/2 kids. Me? It’s not... Read More
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… on magic and mayhem: final post, wonderful trip
Number-One-Son Sam and I have an ongoing word wrestle using ‘technically’ and ‘practically’. Example: Me (because I want to do something and he does not): “But it’s practically my birthday…”... Read More