After months of anticipation, my oldest son and I are finally really getting ready for a European adventure. Our passports are handy and we've got an itinerary, but it is a loose one. I'm really not a fan of creating a detailed travel plan much preferring to familiarize myself with possible activities but not filling … Continue reading Gute Reise!
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A nightmare and two dreams or how I spent my February break.
Our lice thing turned into a week of laundry and hair combing and ultimately a prescription lotion, Ovide, which I elected to use prophylactically on the entire family. FYI: if you ever need to get this lice and nit killing potion, start at the pharmacy at Walmart because that was the only place that had … Continue reading A nightmare and two dreams or how I spent my February break.
Holidaze 2012…
A dozen images, 12 words, one great Christmas season.
Ghosts of Christmases Past
Christmas always makes me feel melancholy. I don't think it is a lack of presents or cookies or family or traditions - I have as much of those things as I desire. Each year when this emotional deflation occurs, it surprises me. The unanticipated sobering, despite festive bubbles imbibed, seems to sneak up on me … Continue reading Ghosts of Christmases Past
Summer must end
I don't know about you, but there comes a point in life when I crave routine. July and August are luxuriously lacking in structure for me and the boys. Meals come at odd times and both nights and mornings are much later than usual. We seem to use a lot of gas - for the … Continue reading Summer must end
Free falling
If you know me, whether in person or from reading here, you are aware that I have a bit of a control issue. I lean towards being moderate in my indulgences and don't enjoy the feeling of being out of control. My dislike of that type of sensation probably impacts me in many ways, but … Continue reading Free falling
On butts and burns and when they coincide
An observation or two after 12 consecutive days at the beach - or beaches. We've been to 8 different ones. Early on in the vacation, I got sunburn on the back of my thighs, way up high. Ok, basically, my butt cheeks got a little pink in their lower region. Relying upon a spray can … Continue reading On butts and burns and when they coincide
