snapshots from gooney road – 31 may 2016
Today is National Macaroon Day. Up early to work. Chloe had a friend over to hang out. Camille worked on homework. I relaxed a little in the afternoon. Chloe made cookies. Rob took the girls to a trivia night at My Parents Basement. #BestDayEver #day0247
snapshots from gooney road – 30 may 2016
Today is Memorial Day and Ice Cream Freezer Patented and National Mint Julep Day. Up early to work and get ready for the cleaners. Vanessa came over; the kids all hung out while I took care of various projects. In the afternoon, Chloe went to Glenlake Pool. Rob, Camille, and I went to Target to
celebrations: week 22 (30 may – 5 jun 2016)
Still slowly getting back up to speed. Perhaps I’ll have time for one of these celebrations. But probably not…. Coming up this week: 30: Memorial Day and Ice Cream Freezer Patented and National Mint Julep Day 31: National Macaroon Day June: 1: National Go Barefoot Day and World Milk Day and Flip a Coin Day
snapshots from gooney road – 29 may 2016
Today is National Biscuit Day and Paper Clip Day and International Coq Au Vin Day. Up early to read and take care of things around the house. Rob and Chloe went kayaking, but had trouble starting the car and then lost Chloe’s boat. Camille went to the festival with Josh. I went to volunteer. Anna
on the trail
I miss being out on the trail. It will be fall again soon, right?
snapshots from gooney road – 28 may 2016
Today is Amnesty International and National Hamburger Day. Up early to take care of things. Barbara and I took Phelix on a walk around the square, then Rob and Chloe bought pastries for breakfast. Barbara and Camille went shopping for fabric. I went to volunteer at the arts festival. Barbara and Camille brought home lunch
snapshots from gooney road – 27 may 2016
Today is National Wig Out Day and National Grape Popsicle Day and Sunscreen Day. Up early to make waffles for Chloe’s last day of middle school. Cleaning, work, then Barbara arrived – Phelix was SOO happy. We walked down to Renfroe. The ceremony was quite long, then there were crowds of people headed into the
photo friday: beale street
While in Memphis, Beale Street is an obvious place to visit. We arrived just as police were closing the street, which made for some nice photo opportunities….
snapshots from gooney road – 26 may 2016
Today is Sally Ride Day and National Blueberry Cheesecake Day. Up early to get the girls going, clean, and work. In the late morning, I went to the Red Cross; there was a lot to do, so I didn’t get home until late in the afternoon. Camille had a few friends over, so I hid
snapshots from gooney road – 25 may 2016
Today is International Geek Pride Day/Towel Day and National Wine Day and National Tap Dance Day and National Brown-Bag-It Day. Up early and on top of Arabia by 7am. Phelix and I did both the summit and Mountain Lake Trail. Back at home, I cleaned up the mess left by the rest of the family,
happiness project monthly breakdown: files/finances (nov)
November is the “Files/Finances” month in my Happiness Project. In 2013, 2014, and 2015, I’ve spent a LOT of time organizing my paper files, my computer files, my iTunes, my email, and more. We’ve written a will. I created health histories for me and the girls. I created academic files for the girls. We’ve gathered
snapshots from gooney road – 24 may 2016
Today is First Morse Code Message Sent. Up early to get the girls going, clean, walk the dog, and work. I ended up working all day, only taking a few short breaks. Camille brought her friends home with her to make cookies; they stayed until 8:30, so I never had the chance to make dinner.
snapshots from gooney road – 23 may 2016
Today is World Turtle Day and National Taffy Day. Up early. Instead of my usual morning boring tasks. I chose to take the dog to the mountain for a hike. When we got home, we did all the morning chores and then got to work. So many hours ahead that I can’t even count. When
celebrations: week 21 (23-29 may 2016)
Still slowly getting back up to speed. Perhaps I’ll have time for one of these celebrations. But probably not…. Coming up this week: 23: World Turtle Day and National Taffy Day Try to be like the turtle – at ease in your own shell. – Bill Copeland 24: First Morse Code Message Sent I would
snapshots from gooney road – 22 may 2016
Today is Buy-A-Musical Instrument Day and National Vanilla Pudding Day and Chardonnay Day and National Wig Out Day. Up early. Decided my time was best spent heading to the mountain. Phelix and I went for a hike and to the store before anyone else had gotten up. I cleaned the house and made breakfast. The
easter eggs.
I just love the colors we get when dyeing eggs with cabbage, turmeric, and beets!
snapshots from gooney road – 21 may 2016
Today is American Red Cross Founded and National Strawberries and Cream Day. Up early to clean and take care of things around the house. Phil and Barbara arrived mid-morning – Phelix was so happy to see them! Camille left for her last day of work. Barbara and Chloe went shopping. In the late afternoon, we
snapshots from gooney road – 20 may 2016
Today is Strawberry Picking Day and National Quiche Lorraine Day and Be a Millionaire Day. Up early to get the girls going, clean, and work. Phenix and I went for an early hike at Arabia, then to Kroger. I worked during the afternoon, then voted. Camille came home and went to work, but then it
photo friday: carolina colleges
Back in February, Camille and I continued her college search by visiting four schools in North Carolina and South Carolina. The trip was rife with challenges from the start, and the snow and ice didn’t help. Snowed out of this. Snowed out of that. Delays and cancellations. Ice covered roads. Slips and falls. But we
snapshots from gooney road – 19 may 2016
Today is National Cheese Souffle Day and Visit Your Relatives Day. Up early to get the girls going, clean, and work. Another stressful day as layoffs get closer and closer to me. I managed to work, stay caught up, and make dinner. Rob took Chloe to her ballet rehearsal – she had to leave school
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