Category Archives: Family Stories
I hear there’s a river north of here
We went adventuring Saturday with my brother-in-law’s family. Husband calls me in the morning from his daily trip to the pulga. “What are you doing today?” “Oh, washing dishes, grocery shopping, cleaning, nothing really.” “Do you want to go on … Continue reading →
Filed under Excursions, Family Stories
Here a pop, there a pop, everywhere a pop BOOM
It’s the Fourth of July, and my neighbors are celebrating in style! Kiddo is running from window to window, chasing fireworks. Why would we go to the professional ones, when we have all the fun right here at home? The … Continue reading →
Filed under Family Stories, Oakland
A Very Small Joke
¿Qué comen los toreros? Pozole (gracias al querido esposo) (Yup, took me a minute to realize it was a joke.) And just for fun, while I still remember, an abbreviated list of songs the kiddo has really liked so far … Continue reading →
Filed under Family Stories, Kid Stories, Uncategorized
Love
(Wouldn’t you know it? I’m on theme for the weekend!) I pulled out my old Strunk and White Elements of Style. I haven’t looked at it in ages. Had the APA format most recently for nursing papers, and I don’t … Continue reading →
Filed under Family Stories, Reading, Uncategorized
It’s Raining! It’s Pouring!
Nobody here is snoring! Really, no one in this house has ever snored. In fact, if you are a regular snore-er, you won’t here. True! We should have our own infomercial! I may be lying. Wet Tuesday. Heavy rain for … Continue reading →
Filed under Family Stories, Kid Stories
Snapshot of a good day
Time to take down the Easter eggs hanging around the house. We celebrate Spring, and spring means painted eggs brought by fertile rabbits. Very confusing thing, Spring. But it was more like Summer early this week, and nobody could move … Continue reading →
Filed under Family Stories, Farm in the Backyard, Food, Knitting and more knitting
nearly done
Warning. This is not real time blogging. But I want to extend the suspense as long as possible! Where were we? Ah, yes! Knitting sleeves! I finished the sleeves. I added the collar. When we’ve tried it on for size, … Continue reading →
Filed under Family Stories, Knitting and more knitting, Uncategorized
Stories
Which would you like to read first? Orange Snakes Sweater? Canned Goods? I’ll go with canned goods today. Mom and I had a chance to sit around jabbering last night, just the two of us. We had a great time … Continue reading →
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Onward
Holidays! Family visiting! I’d much rather sit around with them then turn on the computer. Mom’s here until the end of the week, hurrah! Had a lovely January First dinner at a friend’s house. The kiddo, who went cat hunting with his … Continue reading →
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Where is that camera?
Busy, busy, busy. Saturday was a soccer day – the last day of games this year! Hooray! says Mom. Kiddo has grown into enjoying the games, so he’s sad to stop. Unexpectedly, we had two games because it was a … Continue reading →
Filed under Excursions, Family Stories, Uncategorized
