photo friday: salthill
On one of our days in Galway, we walked along the beach to Salthill, spotting the apartment we stayed at when we were here in 2003. Chloe and I went to the Galway Aquarium while Camille and Barbara went to eat Fish and Chips. Then we walked through Salthill, stopping in at the arcade for
snapshots from gooney road โ 17 sep 2015
Today is Citizenship Day and National Apple Dumpling Day. I got up early to clean, exercise, walk Phelix and work. The girls and Rob slept in a bit. I worked all morning, then read and rested for a short time before working more. Camille went to work at Smoothie King. Rob got home and took
snapshots from gooney road โ 16 sep 2015
Today is National Guacamole Day and Mexican Independence Day and Mayflower Day and National Play-Doh Day. I got up early to work and pack. I got the girls up around 8am to help with the packing. After my conference call, we finished up packing and put Barbara’s bike on the car and headed into the
snapshots from gooney road โ 15 sep 2015
Today is National Linguine Day and Make a Hat Day. I got up early and worked during the morning. When I was done, Camille, Barbara and I walked to the village and went into some of the stores. We stopped in for lunch at the grill. Chloe and Daniela found us, but went somewhere else
snapshots from gooney road โ 14 sep 2015
Today is Eat a Hoagie Day and National Cream Filled Donut Day. I got up early and got to work. In the mid-morning, I went out for a walk with Barbara. Chloe and Daniela walked into town; Camille hung out at home. Barbara, Camille and I went to get subs. Chloe and Daniella then went
celebrations: week 38 (14-20 sep 2015)
We celebrated a number of week 37 holidays, including National Fortune Cookie Day. Coming up this week: 14: Eat a Hoagie Day and National Cream Filled Donut Day 15: National Linguine Day and Make a Hat Day 16: National Guacamole Day and Mexican Independence Day and Mayflower Day and National Play-Doh Day 17: Citizenship Day
snapshots from gooney road โ 13 sep 2015
Today is National Peanut Day and Fortune Cookie Day and Grandparents Day. I got up early to take care of a few things, then Barbara arrived. I got the girls up and working towards packing and cleaning for our trip. Walked the dog, had some breakfast. Then we struggled for a long time to get
snapshots from gooney road โ 12 sep 2015
Today is National Chocolate Milkshake Day. Up early to take care of all the things and exercise. Chloe and I went to run a few local errands, then the girls went to get us some lunch while I worked. We then walked over to the other side of the square and took our turns on
snapshots from gooney road โ 11 sep 2015
Today is National Hot Cross Bun Day. Up early to get the girls off to school. I read for a while, then worked and cleaned. Rob left for his weekend retreat. Camille came home and went to work. Chloe brought home a bunch of kids, then they went out to the football game. I tried
photo friday: inis oirr
On one of our days in Galway, we took the ferry over to Inis Oirr, one of the Aran Islands. Daily trip diary entry.
snapshots from gooney road โ 10 sep 2015
Today is TV Dinner Day. Up early to take care of things, clean walk Phelix and work. I ran to PetCo to get dog food and other supplies. In the afternoon, The girls came home; Camille headed to work. When Rob got home, we went to the storage unit and then Kroger.
snapshots from gooney road โ 9 sep 2015
Today is Teddy Bear Day. I got up early to take care of things, get the girls up, clean and walk Phelix. I then worked all day until it was time to go to Chloe’s cross country meet at Winnona Park. After the meet, we raced home and I tried to get dinner prepared before
snapshots from gooney road โ 8 sep 2015
Today is International Literacy Day and National Date-Nut Bread Day. I got up early to exercise and get the girls off. I had one conference call, walked the dog, and then had another call. After the second call, I went to the Red Cross for a couple of hours. When I got home, I walked
book report – 8 sep 2015
This week, I kept reading the same books. I’ve been spending my “extra” time exercising, but maybe I will find more time for reading soon. I finally finished The China Study by T. Colin Campbell. In the end, the author really started to annoy me. I am still slowly making my way through The College
snapshots from gooney road โ 7 sep 2015
Today is National Acorn Squash Day and Salami Day and Labor Day. I had trouble sleeping, so I let myself sleep in past 7am and take the morning slowly. I worked a bit, then went to lunch with Mary Irene. Camille worked on homework. After lunch, I picked Chloe up from Daniela’s house and then
celebrations: week 37 (7-13 sep 2015)
We celebrated a number of week 36 holidays, including Coming up this week: 7: National Acorn Squash Day and Salami Day and Labor Day 8: International Literacy Day and National Date-Nut Bread Day 9: Teddy Bear Day 10: TV Dinner Day 11: National Hot Cross Bun Day 12: National Chocolate Milkshake Day 13: National Peanut
snapshots from gooney road โ 6 sep 2015
Today is National Coffee Ice Cream Day. I got up early to take care of things, clean, exercise, walk Phelix and work. Just before noon, I went out to volunteer at the Book Festival. Chloe came home from Dragon*Con and went to the book fest with some friends. I relaxed and then worked a bit.
volunteering: decatur book festival
Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend. The two big festival weekends in Decatur. Our street, Ponce, is shut down and festival tents are raised. And I volunteer. In May, art. In September, books. It’s hot. I don’t have all the answers. I wear myself out. I look ridiculous in the “uniform”. But I love
snapshots from gooney road โ 5 sep 2015
Today is National Cheese Pizza Day. I tried to sleep in, but got up a little past 7. I took care of things, walked the dog, cleaned, and made breakfast. I left to go volunteer just before 10am. I spent the day, until 2pm, walking around the Book Festival as a CAPS volunteer. Back at
snapshots from gooney road โ 4 sep 2015
Today is National Wildlife Day and National Macadamia Nut Day and Newspaper Carrier Day and College Colors Day. Up early to take care of things, clean, get the girls off to school and work. Rob walked Phelix, packed, and then took Lucia to Dragon*Con to get the badges and hotel room. I booked tickets to
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