This week, I finished two books. I started and finished a book I found on our condo bookshelf, A Density of Souls by Christopher Rice. I thoroughly enjoyed this “coming-of-age” novel set in New Orleans. I finished up the library book from last week that I wasn’t enjoying, Hold Me Closer: The Tiny Cooper Story…
snapshots from gooney road – 27 jul 2015
Today is Walk on Stilts Day and National Scotch Day and National Creme Brulee Day. Rob left early for a dentist appointment. I got up and took care of things then went to work. The girls did some chores, then Rob took them to the water park for the day. Camille got her schedule. Someone…
celebrations: week 31 (27 jul – 2 aug 2015)
We celebrated a number of week 30 holidays, including National Hot Dog Day. Coming up this week: 27: Walk on Stilts Day and National Scotch Day and National Creme Brulee Day 28: National Milk Chocolate Day 29: National Chicken Wing Day and National Lasagna Day 30: National Cheesecake Day and International Day of Friendship 31:…
snapshots from gooney road – 26 jul 2015
Today is All or Nothing Day and National Coffee Milkshake Day and System Administrator Appreciation Day and Parents’ Day. I got up early to work and take care of things. We had a long family meeting to get organized, then I went to the store. Chloe hung out with friends. Camille worked on some art….
above and beyond? or overstepping?
We’ve been walking that fine line in many places recently. When do we react and step out or when do we just let things go? It is such a difficult line to navigate, and the answer is not ever clear. Camille has been walking the line with her new job — she’s been hired but…
snapshots from gooney road – 25 jul 2015
Today is National Hot Fudge Sundae Day and National Dance Day and National Day of the Cowboy. Chloe and I were up at 3:30, watching the crews put together the slide on our street. I headed out for my CAPS shift. Unfortunately, because of a water main break, the slide was shut down at 1pm,…
decatur: slide the city
3:30am I was up. With all the unloading of the tractor trailer trucks right outside my window, how could I sleep? Chloe and I watched as the barricades were erected, the mats put down, the slide rolled out and blown up. I left at 6:45 to go to the police station for my radio (it…
snapshots from gooney road – 24 jul 2015
Today is Amelia Earhart Day and Cousins Day and National Tequila Day. I got up early and worked a little, then got Chloe up to take her to babysit. Rob stayed home to work on the computer, which made it impossible for me to get any work done. Camille opened her first bank account in…
photo friday: derry
On our road trip from Galway to the Giant’s Causeway, we decided to stop in Londerry to see the walled city. As we approached the city, we saw that the signs for Londonderry had all been marked up, with the “London” part of the name being crossed out.While there, we learned that the city goes…
snapshots from gooney road – 23 jul 2015
Today is National Hot Dog Day and National Vanilla Ice Cream Day. I was up early to work and take care of things. I got the girls up mid-morning, and we went to Last Chance and Target. At home, I worked a bit more, then Chloe and I organized my bathroom and closet. We then…
farm box.
At the start of the year, we decided to participate in a pseudo-CSA. In the past, we’ve gone with a CSA (community supported agriculture) plan, but I ended up with more eggplant and okra than what I could palate (that means more than none). We decided to subscribe to Moore Farms because not only did…
snapshots from gooney road – 22 jul 2015
Today is Hammock Day. A morning of work. Chloe went to babysit for a few hours. The girls had a nice afternoon of cooking, cleaning and crafting together. We made a curry for dinner, then Rob took the girls back-to-school shopping at Target in the evening.
meal planning – yet again.
As we being to prepare for the end of the summer and for school to start, it’s that time again — time for meal planning. Seems like every couple of years I get inspired to make an effort at planning meals : eMealz (2009), what’s for dinner (2009), meal planning again (2011), meals once again…
snapshots from gooney road – 21 jul 2015
Today is National Junk Food Day. A busy Tuesday of work, drudgery, flute lessons, volunteering at the Red Cross. Hope things won’t be so boring for too much longer.
book report for 21 jul 2015
Last week, I wrote a little bit about what I was currently reading and how I keep a list of completed books on Goodreads. I also keep one here on my blog. But my list changes. And here’s what is currently at the top. This week, I finished three books. The first, Better Than Before:…
snapshots from gooney road – 20 jul 2015
Today is National Lollipop Day. I got up early but didn’t manage to get much done. Rob left to go kayaking and go to work. I got a little work done, but I was too tired to do much else. Barbara came and took the girl shopping at Lenox. Chloe and I went to the…
celebrations: week 30 (20-26 jul 2015)
We celebrated a number of week 29 holidays, including National Gummi Worm Day. Coming up this week: 20: National Lollipop Day 21: National Junk Food Day 22: Hammock Day 23: National Hot Dog Day and National Vanilla Ice Cream Day 24: Amelia Earhart Day and Cousins Day and National Tequila Day 25: National Hot Fudge…
snapshots from gooney road – 19 jul 2015
Today is National Daiquiri Day and National Ice Cream Day. We slept in a little, had breakfast in the restaurant, then headed out. We stopped at Kroger and Pets Playhouse on the way home. Phelix had been given a bath, and they chopped his ears off! We worked on unpacking and getting laundry started. Camille…
snapshots from gooney road – 18 jul 2015
Today is National Caviar Day. I got up around 6, took care of things, had breakfast, and then started to pack. Rob and the girls got up early for them, and we got the car all loaded and the house cleared out by 10am. On the way to Belle’s we stopped at Hideaway Village for…
snapshots from gooney road – 17 jul 2015
Today is Yellow Pig Day and Peach Ice Cream Day. Up early to do laundry, take care of things and work. Mid-morning, Rob, Bob, Jeff and Rae took Christian, Catherine and Chloe to Old Silver Beach. Later, Jeff and Rob paddled over to the island while I took Camille to Walmart to buy a DS…