After being back and settled in the DelSo for a week, I thought I'd share what I missed this summer while away. Some of the items on the list, I may take for granted when I'm home, while others are always appreciated. The list is not in any order, although alphabetical would naturally be my … Continue reading What I missed
Tag: vacation
Meteor shower of love
Last week, I had the brilliant idea to get a beach bonfire permit so we could take in the Perseids Meteor showers, beachside. Like last year, we were shut out of our first choice beach, Newcomb Hollow and "settled" for White Crest. If you're unfamiliar with these Wellfleet ocean beaches, trust me, they're all beautiful. … Continue reading Meteor shower of love
A bridge, a baby and some boys
There's almost nothing like the ocean to punctuate time, especially when you're temporarily living on an island which is inaccessible during high tide. The necessity of planning is as explicit and unavoidable as the tide chart adhered to the fridge with a magnet. When the tide is out there's the shallowest of tidal pools under … Continue reading A bridge, a baby and some boys
Vision
The most remarkable thing happened this week - an occurrence which could be considered as a divine lesson about yielding control and letting the miraculous happen. I mean, if you're inclined to think that way. Decide for yourself. My youngest son, who has extremely poor eyesight, placed (with great care, I'm sure) his glasses on … Continue reading Vision
Beach bests – and worsts
Best: outdoor showers under an inky sky sparkling with stars and fireflies Worst: washing towels nearly daily Best: naps on the beach once your children become a certain age Worst: sand in between the sheets Best: fresh ocean breezes Worst: green head flies Best: the slower pace from driving on dirt roads Worst: the layer … Continue reading Beach bests – and worsts
Catching up with Moms@Work
Some recent topics from my blog over at the Times Union: A perfect summer day (and night) Camp Mommy Time - sign me up, please! Going to Ireland to find sunshine Over thinking A peace accord of sorts Traveling with my middle child Preparing children to travel sans mom What's HOT and what's NOT Taking … Continue reading Catching up with Moms@Work
The Rose of Tralee – sort of
About a million years ago, I entered a beauty pageant known as The Rose of Tralee. Yes, really. There were two reasons I was prompted to enter the particular pageant I did - one being that my teenaged friend/nemesis V had won the contest the previous year, and the second that it was a contest … Continue reading The Rose of Tralee – sort of
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