Yesterday was a sick day in our house. For only me, really. But, as the old adage goes, if mom ain’t happy, no one’s... Read More
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… on a decade of cows and the sea
Down the driveway, down the road, around a small curve and over a rise are Mr. McGovern’s cows. I realized, as I was on... Read More
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… on faith, or fate, or what the fuh
I am big on faith. Not so much the religious kind, and most of my religious friends bear with me on this. Which is... Read More
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… on winding through and past the holidays
Last night, after dinner, we sent Mac and Jack on their way. Due to a nutty work schedule just before Christmas, they were able... Read More
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… on (shhhh!) a test run
shhhhh….. whisper okay? look….. I woke up super early this morning to take a photo of the village for you. I had no idea... Read More
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… on readying
Every year, for decades, the Christmas season has hosted an event so special… So festive. And anticipated. And magical. And loud. Family Christmas. And it’s... Read More
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on a day at the museum, just me and ‘dad’
Listen to the mustn’ts, child. Listen to the don’ts. Listen to the shouldn’ts, the impossibles, the won’ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen... Read More
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… on this dog
Marshal Dillon Dingle came to us about a week after my soul dog, T, left. I still well up thinking of T. Still smile... Read More
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… on a true story, at Christmastime
Grab a cup of coffee, or cocoa. Heck, I don’t know what time it is where you are, maybe you want to settle in... Read More
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… on finding joy, somehow
The other day, the day after Thanksgiving, instead of getting up super early and pushing the glowing button on the coffee maker, puttering around,... Read More
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… on retroactive fun
“I think the Romans must have aggravated one another very much, with their noses. Perhaps, they became the restless people they were, in consequence.”... Read More
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… on the dignity of a princess
Me: “Hey Marshal Dillon Dingle, can you get up on your ‘place’ and sit with Gabe, because he got to take his fancy soccer... Read More