Tag: travel
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In which we soak up the last days of summer
How can it be that summer is already winding down? Normally, our summers are hot and miserably humid, but we had only one week that was truly unpleasant. This summer just seemed to fly by. Late mornings at playgrounds, trips to the zoo, and most recently, splashpads, have filled my days, as I take Little…
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In which we go to the Capitol
I woke up this morning anxiously aware that I had an interview for part-time job in less than a few hours. Not that I want a job, but times being how they are… it felt like it might be necessary. Before we had fallen asleep, Honey Badger and I had discussed some of the merits…
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In which we enjoy the spring of deception
It used to be silent outside, except for the sounds of vehicles passing by. Now, when I open my windows, I hear geese honking on the lake. When I walk through the park, there’s a multitude of birds singing and flitting from tree to tree. The sky is clear, blue, and there’s hardly a cloud…
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In which we enjoy unseasonably warm weather
I previously remarked on the great fun I had finally walking out on the lake after years of wishing to do so. Now that I’ve done it once, it seems like such a simple thing. Like, what was I even scared of? The ice is so incredibly thick and solid, but from my view, I…
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In which I walk on the lake
I did it! After years of missing my shot, I finally went out on the lake. Today, it is beautifully sunny with clear skies, and the temperatures are mild. Without the wind chill, it would be pleasant to go out in just a sweater. The ice was surprisingly thick, six inches by my estimation, and…
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In which we battle a fever, and I give up sewing
Sickness has struck in our home again. Little Lion has been battling a high fever since yesterday, and refuses to take any form of medication for it. I hate to force him to take the syringe, and he has a very effective method of spitting it out. Even the little chewables were rejected. This boy…
Little Home on Shadow Lake 