Monthly Archives: January 2009

Fog

Last week I felt like I was being smothered by a dense fog, both literally and figuratively. Thankfully this week the skies seem a little clearer.  Some sun breaks have even been apparent. So have circumstances changed? No, not really.  … Continue reading

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Wishes of a Three Year Old Boy

While driving three year old Cory to preschool this morning through a dense fog [which is how I feel I have been living my life lately ... in a dense fog ... but that is for another post], he and … Continue reading

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Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road?

In honor of Inauguration Day on January 20th,  I thought I would post this political piece.  Many of you have probably already read it, but I found it quite hilarious … and rather enlightening … so I thought I would … Continue reading

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Stride Rite: Natural Motion Early Walking Shoes

Life’s waiting.  Let’s go. I must say I love the Stride Rite motto. I also love the Stride Rite brand.  It is a brand I have known forever.  It is a brand I can trust.  The quality of their products … Continue reading

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A Heartfelt Thank You

I just want to say … THANK  YOU to all those who humored me and left me a birthday comment.  (And if you didn’t leave a comment, feel free to still do so .) You definitely made my day that … Continue reading

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My Special Birthday Request

Yes, I have a request of YOU.  But we shall get to that in a moment. Birthdays have a way of sneaking up on you.  Especially the older you get. It’s really hard for me to grasp the concept that … Continue reading

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Six Months Old … So Sad He’s Sick

It’s hard to believe six months have passed since Eli was born.  I still think of him as my newborn, as my tiny little baby.  However, he is growing up fast and his little personality is emerging with each passing … Continue reading

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A Little Debbie Giveaway

While I am still attempting to navigate my re-entry process, I thought I would host a small giveaway. The Little Debbie Company recently sent me a fun goody box full of a variety of 100 calorie snacks.  Yep, just what … Continue reading

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The Re-Entry Process

We are back in Western Washington.  Back to real Winter, not Winter Southern California style.  **Sigh.** It’s now time to officially begin what I have dubbed the “re-entry process” – attempting to get back to a somewhat normal routine of … Continue reading

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