photo friday: beach bums
While walking the beach at Hilton Head, we observed some of the local fauna. Lots of jellyfish, crabs and others.
snapshots from gooney road โ 28 may 2015
Today is Amnesty International and National Hamburger Day. I got up early and got Camille up. Mid-morning, I went to the Red Cross for a few hours. When I got home, Camille and some friends were there (half-day). I worked more, then Chloe came home with friends. Lot of kids and lots of noise. Camille
winding down.
It’s that time of year. All the tests are behind them. Books turned in. Lockers emptied. But they still have to report to school each day. The teachers have been creative in relevant projects — just because the tests are over doesn’t mean that there is nothing left to learn! Chloe slept over at a
snapshots from gooney road โ 27 may 2015
Today is National Grape Popsicle Day and Sunscreen Day. Up early to take care of things and get the girls off to school. I worked most of the day. Chloe decided to sleepover at a friend’s house, so Camille and I went to get comic books and Moe’s. Camille made cookies for school. A lovely,
snapshots from gooney road โ 26 may 2015
Today is Sally Ride Day and National Blueberry Cheesecake Day. A very hectic morning with conference calls and the cleaning service. I got a lot of work done even so. In the afternoon, the girls came home, and I took Chloe to her flute lessons. We had a simple dinner and a relaxing evening.
significance of dreams
Lately, I have been dreaming a lot at night. A lot. Often, I wake up feeling not at all rested due to my dreams. I have the feeling that I need to start a dream diary, but my mornings are so rushed, I’m not sure that I would keep it up for very long. I
snapshots from gooney road โ 25 may 2015
Today is Memorial Day and International Geek Pride Day/Towel Day and National Wine Day and National Tap Dance Day and National Brown-Bag-It Day. I got up early to tackle my to do list and cleaning chores and made it through early enough to have time to read and nap. Camille worked on sewing a couple
celebrations: week 22 (25 – 31 may 2015)
Alas, we didn’t manage to celebrate any week 21 holidays. Coming up this week: 25: Memorial Day and International Geek Pride Day/Towel Day and National Wine Day and National Tap Dance Day and National Brown-Bag-It Day A towel, [The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy] says, is about the most massively useful thing an interstellar hitchhiker
snapshots from gooney road โ 24 may 2015
Today is First Morse Code Message Sent. The girls and cleaned up in the morning, then I went to volunteer at the arts festival for eight hours. Camille worked on homework; Chloe relaxed.
snapshots from gooney road โ 23 may 2015
Today is World Turtle Day and National Taffy Day. Another day of kids coming and going. Chloe spent time at the Rec Center in the Maker Space then hung out with friends at home and around the square. Camille went to Vanessa’s then had Vanessa come here. I simply tried to keep up with the
snapshots from gooney road โ 22 may 2015
Today is Buy-A-Musical Instrument Day and National Vanilla Pudding Day and Chardonnay Day and National Wig Out Day. I got up early to clean and work. Rob stayed home to pack and get ready to leave for Ireland. I ran errands, then went to volunteer at the Arts Festival. When I was done, the teens
photo friday: beach umbrellas
snapshots from gooney road โ 21 may 2015
Today is American Red Cross Founded and National Strawberries and Cream Day. I got up early to work and take care of my projects. My mom and I then headed out to the beach to watch the sunrise. I went for a walk; she went for a bike ride. We then headed down to the
snapshots from gooney road โ 20 may 2015
Today is Strawberry Picking Day and National Quiche Lorraine Day and Be a Millionaire Day. Up early to work. My mom and I then went out to watch the sunrise at 6:15. Gorgeous! More work, breakfast, beach time. More work. Lunch. More work. Another walk on the beach. Then the jack hammering in the hall
when is too much too much?
As a rule, I try to be understanding. But as some point, too much is too much. As I sat in the hotel room working on Tuesday evening, I could hear a commotion out in the hall. I wasn’t exactly sure what was going on, but already knew that there was a bit of renovation
snapshots from gooney road โ 19 may 2015
Today is National Devilโs Food Cake Day and National Boyโs Club and Girlโs Club Day. Up very early to clean the house, walk the dog, prepare for the trip and work. Phelix was so excite when his grandma arrived! We gathered up my stuff and left, but Phelix ran into the hall. He was not
off the beaten path
Hurry, hurry, hurry. Gotta to get it all done and there’s no time to do it all! I feel like I’e been living this way recently, and I need to find a way to reset it.(Once I get everything done!) I still have a long laundry list of things that need to be done before
snapshots from gooney road โ 18 may 2015
Today is National Cheese Souffle Day and Visit Your Relatives Day. I got up before 5am to tackle my list. I got the girls up, cleaned, walked the dog, took care of things, and worked a little. I headed out to the Red Cross, but it had been two weeks plus a virus, so I
celebrations: week 21 (18-24 may 2015)
We didn’t celebrate any week 20 holidays. I have been under a huge time crunch that I probably won’t recover from until the beginning of August …. Coming up this week: 18: National Cheese Souffle Day and Visit Your Relatives Day Classic Cheese Soufflรฉ 19: National Devil’s Food Cake Day and National Boy’s Club and
snapshots from gooney road โ 17 may 2015
Today is National Cherry Cobbler Day and Pack Rat Day. I got up early to work on my to do list and clean. Chloe and Rob went out to get bagels for breakfast. Chloe and I made some fruit platters. Barbara arrived and we all went to Chloe’s flute recital. Barbara then took Camille to
GBK Gwyneth