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 A trip to the library.  One of our favorite places.  Books, book, and more books.  Charlie said, “I wish we could take them all home.”  So do I, Buddy, so do I.  How I wish time would allow for us to drink it all in.  The words. . . all the words.  The beautiful, lovely, […]

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It has been really hot lately.  On this particular day it was so hot that the kids didn’t even want to be outside.  That is a rarity as most of our summer months are spent outside.  So we decided to bake.  The kids were excited. As I’ve said before, I love to bake.  There is […]

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I have poison ivy.  Not like a small patch of poison ivy on which I spread a little pink lotion and all is better.  I mean I really have poison ivy.  Everywhere.  Big, huge splotches covering my arms, legs, and entire upper torso.  The kind of poison ivy that has led to sleepless nights when […]

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Scene 1. C pulls in the driveway after a long, hard, hot day at work. I approach the car and open the door. Me:  Can I have your cell phone? C: Sure. (Hands me the phone) Why? Me: No reason, just want to see it. C: (Glances behind me and catches a glimpse of two […]

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Another hot and humid day. . . We’ve been to the park more times that I can count. . . okay, more times than they can count.   The sprinkler has lost its appeal,  the library was not met with enthusiasm. What to do? What to do?   This is my constant challenge.  (Are you noticing […]

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