snapshots from gooney road – 21 nov 2015
Today is World Television Day. Up early to work on projects, work, and read a magazine. After breakfast, we went into town to buy apples and pick up groceries. At home, we had a late lunch/early dinner, then my mom and I worked on sorting books and movies. There’s now a huge donation pile! In
snapshots from gooney road – 20 nov 2015
Today is National Peanut Butter Fudge Day. Up early to get the girls going, walk Phelix, clean and work. Mid-morning, I headed out to the library and then the gym for my trainer workout. I stopped at Kroger on the way home, then had lunch. I worked a little more, then started to pack. Chloe
photo friday: kenmare
As a base for our Ring of Kerry explorations, we chose Kenmare after a number of people had recommend it. We found a nice room online, but ended up being upgraded to a full apartment – what luxury! The town was compact, but included nice shops and a stone ring. We found our way around
snapshots from gooney road – 19 nov 2015
Today is World Toilet Day and Carbonated Beverage With Caffeine Day and Great American Smokeout. I got up early to get the girls up, walk Phelix, clean and work. Midmorning, I headed out to the gym early – an hour on the treadmill and then squats with help from Eddie. On the way home, I
quitter.
I have NEVER been a quitter. If I start something, I see it through. In many ways, that’s been a good thing. When times are tough, I buckle down and see it through. That’s why I’m DR. Gwyneth. How many times did I think of just quitting, but know that I CAN DO this. And
snapshots from gooney road – 18 nov 2015
Today is National Vichyssoise Day and Mickey Mouse Day. Up early to get Camille up for TOK, clean, walk Phelix, and work. Mid-morning, I headed to the gym for a legs workout and to walk on the treadmill. A quick shower, then off to lunch with Mary Irene at Calle Latina. I then picked up
snapshots from gooney road – 17 nov 2015
Today is Homemade Bread Day and World Prematurity Day. I got up early to get the girls up, walk Phelix, clean and work. Midmorning, I headed out to Good will and the Red Cross. There was a lot of work to be done, so I didn’t leave until 2pm. From there I went to the
book report – 17 nov 2015
This week I finished two books, The Splendid Things We Planned: A Family Portrait by Blake Bailey and Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert. Yesterday Flight Behavior: A Novel by Barbara Kingsolver and Watermelon by Marian Keyes arrived on my hold shelf at the library. I will continue to read these this
snapshots from gooney road – 16 nov 2015
Today is National Fast Food Day. Phelix got me up at 3:30… He was a thirsty boy. I read for a while, then got to work. I got the girls up, walked Phelix, cleaned and worked more. After my cod call, I headed to the gym — the training guy convinced me to walk an
celebrations: week 47 (16-22 nov 2015)
We celebrated a number of week 46 holidays, including Coming up this week: 16: National Fast Food Day 17: Homemade Bread Day and World Prematurity Day 18: National Vichyssoise Day and Mickey Mouse Day 19: World Toilet Day and Carbonated Beverage With Caffeine Day and Great American Smokeout World Toilet Day World Toilet Organisation Ten
snapshots from gooney road – 15 nov 2015
Today is America Recycles Day and National Raisin Bran Cereal Day. I got up early to clean and then read. Rob and the girls got up a bit later and went to Target to finish up the Season of Giving shopping list. Chloe didn’t feel well and ended up sleeping all afternoon while Camille did
snapshots from gooney road – 14 nov 2015
Today is National Pickle Day and National Spicy Guacamole Day. Up early to clean, walk Phelix, and take care of things. Rob went off to a ham radio gathering. Camille went to work at noon. I walked to Kroger for groceries. Rob picked Chloe up from her sleepover and then we walked over to Cooks
snapshots from gooney road – 13 nov 2015
Today is Sadie Hawkins Day and National Indian Pudding Day and World Kindness Day. Up early to get the girls going, clean, and work. As soon as rush hour was over, I headed to the gym for an hour on the treadmill. When I got back, I worked all afternoon and into the evening. The
photo friday: ring of kerry
Ok, I admit. I’m bored of my own Ireland posts. But I’ve committed to finishing them before I move on to more recent travels. And I actually do enjoy looking at the photos from what might have been our last big family trip … Camille will head to college soon, and the era of family
snapshots from gooney road – 12 nov 2015
Today is National Pizza With Everything (Except Anchovies) Day and Chicken Soup for the Soul Day and National Happy Hour Day. Up (not so early) to get the girls up, clean, walk Phelix, and work. Midday, I headed to the gym for my trainer workout then time on the treadmill. The girls got home, and
snapshots from gooney road – 11 nov 2015
Today is National Sundae Day. Up early to take care of things, clean, walk Phelix and work. Midmorning, Phelix and I left. He thought we were going for a hike and was very excited to leave. When we got to the vet, he wasn’t so happy anymore. But I had prepared and we went right
snapshots from gooney road – 10 nov 2015
Today is National Vanilla Cupcake Day. Up early to read, clean, get the girls going, walk Phelix, and work. Mid-morning, I left to volunteer at the Red Cross and went right from there to the gym. When I got home, I worked a bit more. The girls both got home and did homework. I took
book report – 10 nov 2015
This week I finished one book, Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married by Marian Keyes. Chick-lit stuff. And one I read before. But I really don’t mind admitting to some comfort reading! Yesterday The Splendid Things We Planned: A Family Portrait by Blake Bailey arrived on my hold shelf at the library. I will continue to
snapshots from gooney road – 9 nov 2015
Today is National Scrapple Day and Cook Something Bold Day. Up early to get the girls up, take care of things, walk Phelix, clean and work. I headed out to the library and gym mid-morning. In the afternoon, I worked, bought tickets to Hamilton, searched for a place to stay in Brooklyn, and cooked. The
celebrations: week 46 (9-15 nov 2015)
We celebrated a number of week 45 holidays, including National Candy Day. Coming up this week: 9: National Scrapple Day and Cook Something Bold Day 10: National Vanilla Cupcake Day 11: National Sundae Day 12: National Pizza With Everything (Except Anchovies) Day and Chicken Soup for the Soul Day and National Happy Hour Day 13:
GBK Gwyneth