celebrations: week 1 (30 dec 2013 – 5 jan 2014)
We celebrated a few week 52 holidays, including, well, Christmas. Coming up this week: 30: National Bicarbonate of Soda Day Irish Soda Day 31: New Year’s Eve Update address book Thank you cards Donate money to a Kiva charity Work on the next year’s resolution/101 things list Open party “crackers” Make and eat brownies and
snapshots from gooney road – 30 dec 2013
A lovely day in Blue Ridge. Lunch of soup and sandwiches at Chloe’s favorite cafe – Serenity Cafe. Then some fun gift shopping before heading back to the cabin. Phelix made some new doggie friends, too.
around atlanta: skyview
Ever since it has opened, I’ve wanted to go and ride on SkyView, Atlanta’s new Ferris Wheel. The last time we were at Centennial Park, it was for a trip to the Coke Museum. The day was cold, wet and foggy, so we passed on riding the wheel. Thursday night, I managed to convince the
celebrations: christmas
I woke up early (as usual) and picked up around the apartment, then made coffee. I read for a while, then eventually, Chloe got up and worked on getting Camille and Rob up. We had a fun time opening our gifts, then had a nice, leisurely breakfast at home… While this was a nice Christmas,
celebrations: winter solstice
We’ve had various versions of Yule and Winter Solstice parties in the past. Big gatherings with lots of people and small family gatherings. While I wouldn’t mind having some large gatherings again, I did enjoy our party last week. Camille and I made chili, greens and cornbread. Camille, mostly on her own, made a lovely
atlanta: garden lights holiday nights
Last week, while Rob was in NYC, the girls and I headed out to the Atlanta Botanical Garden for the holiday lights. We’ve been a few times in past years, and I always enjoy seeing the garden all lit up and decorated for the holidays. Camille found a tree whose lights matched her hair color.
france – mar 2008
I spent two weeks in Paris without the family. I didn’t get much time to explore, but I did get out to a few spots. Trip diary: Grey Paree Photos at the Museum Springtime in Paris Rainy Day Je suis une vรฉgรฉtarienne Going Home Other links: Picasa photo album
celebrations: week 52 (23-29 dec 2013)
We celebrated a few week 51 holidays, including Chocolate Covered Anything Day (Dec 16). Coming up this week: 23: Festivus Meatloaf, Pepperidge Farms Chocolate cake covered with m&ms, feats of strength 24: Christmas Eve and National Egg Nog Day Open cards while drinking egg nog Open one gift 25: Christmas Open gifts Take a walk
things i like: my new embosser
For years, I’ve wanted an embosser. I could imagine putting my seal on all my books, papers, letters and more. But first, a family seal was needed. As part of our Summer 2013 Passport of Fun, I included creating a family seal. Not only for my embosser, but also to order a stamp in order
photo friday: eating out on tybee island
While on our trip to Tybee Island back in Septmeber, we decided to try out a number of the restaurants. As I don’t eat seafood, I can’t say anything about how fresh the food was. But we loved the varying atmospheres in the various places !
city adventures: flat tire
One of my fears in all the years I’ve traveled with my kids is getting stuck in a situation where I have no control and fear for our safety. Unless absolutely necessary, I don’t ride in taxis. I plan ahead. I have backup plans. On many a long roadtrip on desolate stretches, I’ve feared for
celebrations: week 51 (16-22 dec 2013)
We celebrated a few week 50 holidays, including National Pastry Day (Dec 9) and National Lemon Cupcake Day (Dec 15). Coming up this week: 16: Chocolate Covered Anything Day 17: National Maple Syrup Day and International Talk with a Fake British Accent Day Yeah, baby, yeah. It’s international talk with a fake British accent day
photo friday: fort pulaski
While we were in Tybee Island back in September, we decided to spen a few hours exploring Fort Pulaski. Unfortunately, just as we got there, the skies turned dark and we were up against a thunderstorm. Due to the lightning, we couldn’t stay up on the ramparts, but e did enjoy exploring the various rooms
christmas tree decorating
As our tree stands in the corner undecorated other than lights, the girls got busy decorating sugar cones to look like Christmas trees. Cones, melted chocolate, coconut flakes and candy made for a fun time and some pretty trees!
celebrations: week 50 (9-15 dec 2013)
We celebrated a few week 49 holidays…, including National Mutt Day (Dec 2) and National Cookie Day (Dec 4). Coming up this week: 9: National Pastry Day French Napoleons 10: National Dewey Decimal System Day and Human Rights Day “Do We” Really Know Dewey? Human Rights Day 11: International Mountain Day and National Noodle-Ring Day
photo friday: savannah, ga
While in Tybee Island in September, we decided to take a day to visit Savannah. Having never been there before, and because of the heat, we decided to try out one of the off-on trolley tours. While it was a fun way to see some of the old city, I don’t think we’d opt for
happiness project: health + misc (dec)
Though I did not accomplish everything on my November project list, I made good forward strides, enough to make me feel as though I am moving forward once again, and that gives me renewed energy. And now, it is time to start up on the December tasks! December: December’s topic is “Health”. I have other
shopping locally.
With our many visits to NYC and Paris and our year in DC, I’ve always imagined a life of living locally. But somehow, I just can’t seem to manage it yet. Today, I read this story in the New Yorker about a local mozzarella place in Manhattan — and why it has gone out of
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